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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.35, 15,726.16 and 6,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.35, 15,726.16 and 6,792.22 is: 10,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.35 : 15,726.16 = 6,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.35/15,726.16 = 6,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.35x = 15,726.16 × 6,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.35x = 106,815,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,815,538.48/10,501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.60

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