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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.24, 15,186.72 and 6,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.24, 15,186.72 and 6,826.56 is: 10,242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.24 : 15,186.72 = 6,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.24/15,186.72 = 6,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.24x = 15,186.72 × 6,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.24x = 103,673,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,673,055.28/10,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.11

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