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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.98, 15,711.77 and 6,576.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.98, 15,711.77 and 6,576.19 is: 9,859.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.98 : 15,711.77 = 6,576.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.98/15,711.77 = 6,576.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.98x = 15,711.77 × 6,576.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.98x = 103,323,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,323,561.92/10,479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.13

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