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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,386.66, 15,558.98 and 7,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,386.66, 15,558.98 and 7,892.26 is: 11,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,386.66 : 15,558.98 = 7,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,386.66/15,558.98 = 7,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,386.66x = 15,558.98 × 7,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,386.66x = 122,795,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,795,515.49/10,386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.43

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