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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.97, 15,831.63 and 6,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.97, 15,831.63 and 6,601.23 is: 9,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.97 : 15,831.63 = 6,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.97/15,831.63 = 6,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.97x = 15,831.63 × 6,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.97x = 104,508,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,508,230.90/10,550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.08

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