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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.52, 15,402.56 and 6,571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.52, 15,402.56 and 6,571.92 is: 9,860.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.52 : 15,402.56 = 6,571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.52/15,402.56 = 6,571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.52x = 15,402.56 × 6,571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.52x = 101,224,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,224,392.12/10,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.62

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