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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.06, 15,663.86 and 4,897.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.06, 15,663.86 and 4,897.62 is: 7,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.06 : 15,663.86 = 4,897.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.06/15,663.86 = 4,897.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.06x = 15,663.86 × 4,897.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.06x = 76,715,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,715,634.01/10,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.09

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