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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.71, 15,265.26 and 6,688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.71, 15,265.26 and 6,688.98 is: 10,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.71 : 15,265.26 = 6,688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.71/15,265.26 = 6,688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.71x = 15,265.26 × 6,688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.71x = 102,109,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,109,018.83/10,176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.60

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