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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.79, 15,114.55 and 6,781.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.79, 15,114.55 and 6,781.29 is: 10,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.79 : 15,114.55 = 6,781.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.79/15,114.55 = 6,781.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.79x = 15,114.55 × 6,781.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.79x = 102,496,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,496,146.77/10,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.67

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