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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.68, 15,366.87 and 4,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.68, 15,366.87 and 4,396.92 is: 6,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.68 : 15,366.87 = 4,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.68/15,366.87 = 4,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.68x = 15,366.87 × 4,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.68x = 67,566,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566,898.04/10,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.17

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