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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.60, 15,014.30 and 4,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.60, 15,014.30 and 4,166.28 is: 6,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.60 : 15,014.30 = 4,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.60/15,014.30 = 4,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.60x = 15,014.30 × 4,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.60x = 62,553,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,553,777.80/10,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,248.75

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