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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.39, 15,595.33 and 9,006.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.39, 15,595.33 and 9,006.87 is: 13,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.39 : 15,595.33 = 9,006.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.39/15,595.33 = 9,006.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.39x = 15,595.33 × 9,006.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.39x = 140,465,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,465,087.40/10,458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.85

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