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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.62, 15,367.22 and 5,566.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.62, 15,367.22 and 5,566.87 is: 8,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.62 : 15,367.22 = 5,566.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.62/15,367.22 = 5,566.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.62x = 15,367.22 × 5,566.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.62x = 85,547,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,547,316.00/10,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.46

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