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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.63, 15,855.47 and 6,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.63, 15,855.47 and 6,132.56 is: 9,195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.63 : 15,855.47 = 6,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.63/15,855.47 = 6,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.63x = 15,855.47 × 6,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.63x = 97,234,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,234,557.16/10,573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.95

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