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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.63, 15,427.65 and 6,755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.63, 15,427.65 and 6,755.62 is: 10,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.63 : 15,427.65 = 6,755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.63/15,427.65 = 6,755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.63x = 15,427.65 × 6,755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.63x = 104,223,340.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,223,340.89/10,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.78

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