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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,406.73, 15,596.32 and 5,466.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,406.73, 15,596.32 and 5,466.27 is: 8,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,406.73 : 15,596.32 = 5,466.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,406.73/15,596.32 = 5,466.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,406.73x = 15,596.32 × 5,466.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,406.73x = 85,253,696.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,253,696.13/10,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.17

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