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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.64, 15,698.34 and 6,794.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.64, 15,698.34 and 6,794.91 is: 10,191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.64 : 15,698.34 = 6,794.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.64/15,698.34 = 6,794.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.64x = 15,698.34 × 6,794.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.64x = 106,668,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,668,807.45/10,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.31

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