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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.02, 15,261.23 and 6,686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.02, 15,261.23 and 6,686.26 is: 10,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.02 : 15,261.23 = 6,686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.02/15,261.23 = 6,686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.02x = 15,261.23 × 6,686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.02x = 102,040,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,040,551.70/10,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.52

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