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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.73, 15,544.79 and 4,518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.73, 15,544.79 and 4,518.44 is: 6,781.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.73 : 15,544.79 = 4,518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.73/15,544.79 = 4,518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.73x = 15,544.79 × 4,518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.73x = 70,238,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238,200.93/10,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.23

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