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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.04, 15,358.72 and 6,740.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.04, 15,358.72 and 6,740.08 is: 10,095.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.04 : 15,358.72 = 6,740.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.04/15,358.72 = 6,740.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.04x = 15,358.72 × 6,740.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.04x = 103,519,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,519,001.50/10,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.44

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