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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.94, 15,850.35 and 7,066.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.94, 15,850.35 and 7,066.90 is: 10,593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.94 : 15,850.35 = 7,066.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.94/15,850.35 = 7,066.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.94x = 15,850.35 × 7,066.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.94x = 112,012,838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,012,838.42/10,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.29

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