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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.47, 15,655.63 and 4,893.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.47, 15,655.63 and 4,893.13 is: 7,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.47 : 15,655.63 = 4,893.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.47/15,655.63 = 4,893.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.47x = 15,655.63 × 4,893.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.47x = 76,605,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,605,032.82/10,444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.51

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