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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.37, 15,385.43 and 6,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.37, 15,385.43 and 6,707.59 is: 10,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.37 : 15,385.43 = 6,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.37/15,385.43 = 6,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.37x = 15,385.43 × 6,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.37x = 103,199,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,199,134.72/10,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.12

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