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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.96, 16,033.14 and 6,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.96, 16,033.14 and 6,552.72 is: 9,805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.96 : 16,033.14 = 6,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.96/16,033.14 = 6,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.96x = 16,033.14 × 6,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.96x = 105,060,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,060,677.14/10,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.96

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