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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.09, 15,663.98 and 4,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.09, 15,663.98 and 4,895.24 is: 7,344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.09 : 15,663.98 = 4,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.09/15,663.98 = 4,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.09x = 15,663.98 × 4,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.09x = 76,678,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,678,875.37/10,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.66

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