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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.99, 15,706.91 and 6,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.99, 15,706.91 and 6,571.13 is: 9,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.99 : 15,706.91 = 6,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.99/15,706.91 = 6,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.99x = 15,706.91 × 6,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.99x = 103,212,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,212,085.40/10,463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.55

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