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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.76, 15,993.27 and 4,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.76, 15,993.27 and 4,431.08 is: 6,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.76 : 15,993.27 = 4,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.76/15,993.27 = 4,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.76x = 15,993.27 × 4,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.76x = 70,867,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,867,378.87/10,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.76

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