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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.08, 15,265.83 and 6,689.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.08, 15,265.83 and 6,689.33 is: 10,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.08 : 15,265.83 = 6,689.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.08/15,265.83 = 6,689.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.08x = 15,265.83 × 6,689.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.08x = 102,118,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,118,098.26/10,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.13

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