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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.63, 15,538.77 and 4,436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.63, 15,538.77 and 4,436.51 is: 6,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.63 : 15,538.77 = 4,436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.63/15,538.77 = 4,436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.63x = 15,538.77 × 4,436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.63x = 68,937,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,937,908.49/10,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.48

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