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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.60, 15,416.10 and 6,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.60, 15,416.10 and 6,994.20 is: 10,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.60 : 15,416.10 = 6,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.60/15,416.10 = 6,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.60x = 15,416.10 × 6,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.60x = 107,823,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,823,286.62/10,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.34

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