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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.08, 15,644.28 and 4,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.08, 15,644.28 and 4,886.96 is: 7,325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.08 : 15,644.28 = 4,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.08/15,644.28 = 4,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.08x = 15,644.28 × 4,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.08x = 76,452,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,452,970.59/10,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.13

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