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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.18, 15,241.77 and 6,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.18, 15,241.77 and 6,697.62 is: 10,046.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.18 : 15,241.77 = 6,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.18/15,241.77 = 6,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.18x = 15,241.77 × 6,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.18x = 102,083,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,083,583.59/10,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.43

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