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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.59, 15,739.68 and 6,809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.59, 15,739.68 and 6,809.45 is: 10,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.59 : 15,739.68 = 6,809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.59/15,739.68 = 6,809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.59x = 15,739.68 × 6,809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.59x = 107,178,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,178,569.84/10,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.32

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