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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.53, 15,067.69 and 6,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.53, 15,067.69 and 6,541.16 is: 9,800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.53 : 15,067.69 = 6,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.53/15,067.69 = 6,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.53x = 15,067.69 × 6,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.53x = 98,560,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,560,171.12/10,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.61

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