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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.01, 15,776.87 and 9,841.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.01, 15,776.87 and 9,841.29 is: 14,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.01 : 15,776.87 = 9,841.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.01/15,776.87 = 9,841.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.01x = 15,776.87 × 9,841.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.01x = 155,264,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,264,777.57/10,580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.30

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