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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.11, 15,697.63 and 6,572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.11, 15,697.63 and 6,572.25 is: 9,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.11 : 15,697.63 = 6,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.11/15,697.63 = 6,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.11x = 15,697.63 × 6,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.11x = 103,168,748.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,168,748.77/10,465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.35

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