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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.28, 15,067.80 and 6,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.28, 15,067.80 and 6,585 is: 9,864.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.28 : 15,067.80 = 6,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.28/15,067.80 = 6,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.28x = 15,067.80 × 6,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.28x = 99,221,463
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,221,463/10,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,864.66

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