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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.96, 15,743.52 and 6,607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.96, 15,743.52 and 6,607.68 is: 9,895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.96 : 15,743.52 = 6,607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.96/15,743.52 = 6,607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.96x = 15,743.52 × 6,607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.96x = 104,028,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,028,142.23/10,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.23

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