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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.70, 15,369.39 and 6,732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.70, 15,369.39 and 6,732.54 is: 10,091.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.70 : 15,369.39 = 6,732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.70/15,369.39 = 6,732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.70x = 15,369.39 × 6,732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.70x = 103,475,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,475,032.95/10,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.48

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