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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.86, 15,701.76 and 6,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.86, 15,701.76 and 6,575 is: 9,862.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.86 : 15,701.76 = 6,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.86/15,701.76 = 6,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.86x = 15,701.76 × 6,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.86x = 103,239,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,239,072/10,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.48

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