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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.21, 15,848.59 and 6,807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.21, 15,848.59 and 6,807.73 is: 10,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.21 : 15,848.59 = 6,807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.21/15,848.59 = 6,807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.21x = 15,848.59 × 6,807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.21x = 107,892,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,892,921.60/10,567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.16

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