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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.23, 15,699.83 and 6,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.23, 15,699.83 and 6,741.26 is: 10,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.23 : 15,699.83 = 6,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.23/15,699.83 = 6,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.23x = 15,699.83 × 6,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.23x = 105,836,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,836,582.65/10,465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.16

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