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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.40, 15,216.66 and 6,854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.40, 15,216.66 and 6,854.22 is: 10,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.40 : 15,216.66 = 6,854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.40/15,216.66 = 6,854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.40x = 15,216.66 × 6,854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.40x = 104,298,335.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,298,335.31/10,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.21

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