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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.54, 15,698.79 and 4,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.54, 15,698.79 and 4,226.38 is: 6,337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.54 : 15,698.79 = 4,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.54/15,698.79 = 4,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.54x = 15,698.79 × 4,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.54x = 66,349,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,349,052.08/10,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.95

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