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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.54, 15,994.42 and 6,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.54, 15,994.42 and 6,225.72 is: 9,335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.54 : 15,994.42 = 6,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.54/15,994.42 = 6,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.54x = 15,994.42 × 6,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.54x = 99,576,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,576,780.48/10,666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.43

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