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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.68, 15,233.52 and 6,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.68, 15,233.52 and 6,692.12 is: 10,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.68 : 15,233.52 = 6,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.68/15,233.52 = 6,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.68x = 15,233.52 × 6,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.68x = 101,944,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,944,543.86/10,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.18

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