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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.32, 15,682.72 and 6,066.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.32, 15,682.72 and 6,066.57 is: 9,101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.32 : 15,682.72 = 6,066.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.32/15,682.72 = 6,066.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.32x = 15,682.72 × 6,066.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.32x = 95,140,318.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,140,318.67/10,453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.45

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