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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.26, 15,997.57 and 2,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.26, 15,997.57 and 2,873.25 is: 4,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.26 : 15,997.57 = 2,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.26/15,997.57 = 2,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.26x = 15,997.57 × 2,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.26x = 45,965,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965,010.82/10,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.38

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