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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.83, 15,266.94 and 6,690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.83, 15,266.94 and 6,690.06 is: 10,035.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.83 : 15,266.94 = 6,690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.83/15,266.94 = 6,690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.83x = 15,266.94 × 6,690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.83x = 102,136,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,136,744.62/10,177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.22

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