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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.02, 15,821.67 and 6,845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.02, 15,821.67 and 6,845.38 is: 10,271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.02 : 15,821.67 = 6,845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.02/15,821.67 = 6,845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.02x = 15,821.67 × 6,845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.02x = 108,305,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,305,343.38/10,544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.73

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