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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.83, 15,518.95 and 4,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.83, 15,518.95 and 4,104.88 is: 6,157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.83 : 15,518.95 = 4,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.83/15,518.95 = 4,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.83x = 15,518.95 × 4,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.83x = 63,703,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,703,378.42/10,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.99

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