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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.96, 15,332.88 and 6,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.96, 15,332.88 and 6,758.40 is: 10,137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.96 : 15,332.88 = 6,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.96/15,332.88 = 6,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.96x = 15,332.88 × 6,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.96x = 103,625,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,625,736.19/10,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.56

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