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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.74, 15,240.69 and 6,704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.74, 15,240.69 and 6,704.46 is: 10,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.74 : 15,240.69 = 6,704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.74/15,240.69 = 6,704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.74x = 15,240.69 × 6,704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.74x = 102,180,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,180,596.48/10,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.62

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