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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.57, 15,093.54 and 6,782.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.57, 15,093.54 and 6,782.67 is: 10,167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.57 : 15,093.54 = 6,782.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.57/15,093.54 = 6,782.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.57x = 15,093.54 × 6,782.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.57x = 102,374,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,374,500.95/10,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.73

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