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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.63, 15,979.57 and 9,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.63, 15,979.57 and 9,093.59 is: 13,652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.63 : 15,979.57 = 9,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.63/15,979.57 = 9,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.63x = 15,979.57 × 9,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.63x = 145,311,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,311,555.32/10,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.45

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