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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.92, 15,117.48 and 6,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.92, 15,117.48 and 6,797.52 is: 10,204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.92 : 15,117.48 = 6,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.92/15,117.48 = 6,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.92x = 15,117.48 × 6,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.92x = 102,761,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,761,372.65/10,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.79

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