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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.93, 15,462.52 and 6,792.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.93, 15,462.52 and 6,792.87 is: 10,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.93 : 15,462.52 = 6,792.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.93/15,462.52 = 6,792.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.93x = 15,462.52 × 6,792.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.93x = 105,034,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,034,888.23/10,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.63

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