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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.91, 15,702.39 and 4,623.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.91, 15,702.39 and 4,623.57 is: 6,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.91 : 15,702.39 = 4,623.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.91/15,702.39 = 4,623.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.91x = 15,702.39 × 4,623.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.91x = 72,601,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,601,099.33/10,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.25

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