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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,057.03, 15,065.92 and 6,583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,057.03, 15,065.92 and 6,583.75 is: 9,862.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,057.03 : 15,065.92 = 6,583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,057.03/15,065.92 = 6,583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,057.03x = 15,065.92 × 6,583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,057.03x = 99,190,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,190,250.80/10,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.78

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