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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.96, 15,486.36 and 5,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.96, 15,486.36 and 5,066.73 is: 7,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.96 : 15,486.36 = 5,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.96/15,486.36 = 5,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.96x = 15,486.36 × 5,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.96x = 78,465,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465,204.80/10,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.68

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