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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.56, 15,133.97 and 4,461.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.56, 15,133.97 and 4,461.26 is: 6,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.56 : 15,133.97 = 4,461.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.56/15,133.97 = 4,461.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.56x = 15,133.97 × 4,461.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.56x = 67,516,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,516,510.49/10,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.71

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