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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.13, 15,996.20 and 5,466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.13, 15,996.20 and 5,466.69 is: 8,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.13 : 15,996.20 = 5,466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.13/15,996.20 = 5,466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.13x = 15,996.20 × 5,466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.13x = 87,446,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,446,266.58/10,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.04

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