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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.77, 15,303.83 and 6,692.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.77, 15,303.83 and 6,692.51 is: 10,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.77 : 15,303.83 = 6,692.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.77/15,303.83 = 6,692.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.77x = 15,303.83 × 6,692.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.77x = 102,420,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,420,925.33/10,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.61

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