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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.10, 15,388.89 and 4,717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.10, 15,388.89 and 4,717.06 is: 7,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.10 : 15,388.89 = 4,717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.10/15,388.89 = 4,717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.10x = 15,388.89 × 4,717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.10x = 72,590,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,590,317.46/10,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.88

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