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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.42, 16,068.48 and 6,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.42, 16,068.48 and 6,552 is: 9,826.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.42 : 16,068.48 = 6,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.42/16,068.48 = 6,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.42x = 16,068.48 × 6,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.42x = 105,280,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,280,680.96/10,713.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.99

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