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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.02, 15,666.03 and 5,246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.02, 15,666.03 and 5,246.25 is: 7,869.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.02 : 15,666.03 = 5,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.02/15,666.03 = 5,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.02x = 15,666.03 × 5,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.02x = 82,187,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,187,909.89/10,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,869.38

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