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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.68, 15,444.88 and 6,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.68, 15,444.88 and 6,583.52 is: 9,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.68 : 15,444.88 = 6,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.68/15,444.88 = 6,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.68x = 15,444.88 × 6,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.68x = 101,681,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,681,676.38/10,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.52

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