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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.60, 15,699.90 and 6,573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.60, 15,699.90 and 6,573.74 is: 9,860.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.60 : 15,699.90 = 6,573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.60/15,699.90 = 6,573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.60x = 15,699.90 × 6,573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.60x = 103,206,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,206,982.13/10,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.61

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