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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.60, 15,401.52 and 4,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.60, 15,401.52 and 4,423.26 is: 6,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.60 : 15,401.52 = 4,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.60/15,401.52 = 4,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.60x = 15,401.52 × 4,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.60x = 68,124,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,124,927.36/10,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.59

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