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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.53, 15,745.29 and 6,998.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.53, 15,745.29 and 6,998.27 is: 10,507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.53 : 15,745.29 = 6,998.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.53/15,745.29 = 6,998.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.53x = 15,745.29 × 6,998.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.53x = 110,189,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,189,685.68/10,486.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.74

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