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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.55, 15,660.17 and 4,892.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.55, 15,660.17 and 4,892.69 is: 7,340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.55 : 15,660.17 = 4,892.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.55/15,660.17 = 4,892.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.55x = 15,660.17 × 4,892.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.55x = 76,620,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,620,390.19/10,437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.84

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