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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.44, 15,639.34 and 4,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.44, 15,639.34 and 4,097.73 is: 6,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.44 : 15,639.34 = 4,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.44/15,639.34 = 4,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.44x = 15,639.34 × 4,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.44x = 64,085,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,085,793.27/10,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.11

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