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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.23, 15,541.44 and 4,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.23, 15,541.44 and 4,437.72 is: 6,657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.23 : 15,541.44 = 4,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.23/15,541.44 = 4,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.23x = 15,541.44 × 4,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.23x = 68,968,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,968,559.12/10,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.05

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