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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.65, 15,848.55 and 7,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.65, 15,848.55 and 7,241.66 is: 10,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.65 : 15,848.55 = 7,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.65/15,848.55 = 7,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.65x = 15,848.55 × 7,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.65x = 114,769,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,769,810.59/10,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.43

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