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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.39, 15,694.97 and 6,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.39, 15,694.97 and 6,792.66 is: 10,187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.39 : 15,694.97 = 6,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.39/15,694.97 = 6,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.39x = 15,694.97 × 6,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.39x = 106,610,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,610,560.96/10,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.94

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