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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.55, 15,664.38 and 4,892.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.55, 15,664.38 and 4,892.61 is: 7,337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.55 : 15,664.38 = 4,892.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.55/15,664.38 = 4,892.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.55x = 15,664.38 × 4,892.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.55x = 76,639,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,639,702.23/10,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,337.77

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