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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.55, 16,056.74 and 6,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.55, 16,056.74 and 6,265.26 is: 9,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.55 : 16,056.74 = 6,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.55/16,056.74 = 6,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.55x = 16,056.74 × 6,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.55x = 100,599,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,599,666.52/10,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.97

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