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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.60, 15,407.10 and 4,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.60, 15,407.10 and 4,427.40 is: 6,644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.60 : 15,407.10 = 4,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.60/15,407.10 = 4,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.60x = 15,407.10 × 4,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.60x = 68,213,394.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,213,394.54/10,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.20

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