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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,457.28, 15,686.16 and 2,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,457.28, 15,686.16 and 2,666.16 is: 3,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,457.28 : 15,686.16 = 2,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,457.28/15,686.16 = 2,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,457.28x = 15,686.16 × 2,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,457.28x = 41,821,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,821,812.35/10,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.30

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