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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.10, 15,854.69 and 6,132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.10, 15,854.69 and 6,132.03 is: 9,195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.10 : 15,854.69 = 6,132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.10/15,854.69 = 6,132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.10x = 15,854.69 × 6,132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.10x = 97,221,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,221,404.06/10,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.16

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