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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.49, 15,990.21 and 6,919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.49, 15,990.21 and 6,919.02 is: 10,372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.49 : 15,990.21 = 6,919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.49/15,990.21 = 6,919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.49x = 15,990.21 × 6,919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.49x = 110,636,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,636,582.79/10,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.36

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