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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.95, 15,491.96 and 4,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.95, 15,491.96 and 4,089.44 is: 6,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.95 : 15,491.96 = 4,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.95/15,491.96 = 4,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.95x = 15,491.96 × 4,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.95x = 63,353,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,353,343.00/10,327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.16

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