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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.59, 16,282.74 and 6,466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.59, 16,282.74 and 6,466.59 is: 9,712.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.59 : 16,282.74 = 6,466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.59/16,282.74 = 6,466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.59x = 16,282.74 × 6,466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.59x = 105,293,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,293,803.66/10,840.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.92

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