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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.30, 15,699.96 and 4,225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.30, 15,699.96 and 4,225.53 is: 6,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.30 : 15,699.96 = 4,225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.30/15,699.96 = 4,225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.30x = 15,699.96 × 4,225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.30x = 66,340,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,340,710.85/10,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,338.51

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