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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.10, 16,421.55 and 6,566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.10, 16,421.55 and 6,566.90 is: 9,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.10 : 16,421.55 = 6,566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.10/16,421.55 = 6,566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.10x = 16,421.55 × 6,566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.10x = 107,838,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,838,676.70/10,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.59

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