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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.60, 15,088.32 and 6,793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.60, 15,088.32 and 6,793.68 is: 10,189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.60 : 15,088.32 = 6,793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.60/15,088.32 = 6,793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.60x = 15,088.32 × 6,793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.60x = 102,505,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,505,217.82/10,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.79

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