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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.11, 15,696.13 and 6,571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.11, 15,696.13 and 6,571.25 is: 9,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.11 : 15,696.13 = 6,571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.11/15,696.13 = 6,571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.11x = 15,696.13 × 6,571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.11x = 103,143,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,143,194.26/10,464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.85

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