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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.76, 15,798.96 and 6,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.76, 15,798.96 and 6,842.70 is: 10,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.76 : 15,798.96 = 6,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.76/15,798.96 = 6,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.76x = 15,798.96 × 6,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.76x = 108,107,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,107,543.59/10,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.25

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