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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.56, 15,284.28 and 6,701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.56, 15,284.28 and 6,701.56 is: 10,052.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.56 : 15,284.28 = 6,701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.56/15,284.28 = 6,701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.56x = 15,284.28 × 6,701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.56x = 102,428,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,428,519.48/10,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.30

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