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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.63, 15,648.99 and 4,887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.63, 15,648.99 and 4,887.93 is: 7,328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.63 : 15,648.99 = 4,887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.63/15,648.99 = 4,887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.63x = 15,648.99 × 4,887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.63x = 76,491,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,491,167.69/10,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,328.40

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