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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.11, 15,693.13 and 6,569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.11, 15,693.13 and 6,569.25 is: 9,853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.11 : 15,693.13 = 6,569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.11/15,693.13 = 6,569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.11x = 15,693.13 × 6,569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.11x = 103,092,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,092,094.25/10,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.85

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