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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.38, 13,946.82 and 6,575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.38, 13,946.82 and 6,575.59 is: 9,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.38 : 13,946.82 = 6,575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.38/13,946.82 = 6,575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.38x = 13,946.82 × 6,575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.38x = 91,708,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,708,500.39/10,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.32

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