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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.98, 15,997.24 and 4,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.98, 15,997.24 and 4,425.26 is: 6,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.98 : 15,997.24 = 4,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.98/15,997.24 = 4,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.98x = 15,997.24 × 4,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.98x = 70,792,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792,019.25/10,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.29

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