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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,593.74, 15,879.27 and 6,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,593.74, 15,879.27 and 6,699.26 is: 10,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,593.74 : 15,879.27 = 6,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,593.74/15,879.27 = 6,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,593.74x = 15,879.27 × 6,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,593.74x = 106,379,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,379,358.34/10,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.72

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