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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.62, 15,663.28 and 4,203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.62, 15,663.28 and 4,203.01 is: 6,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.62 : 15,663.28 = 4,203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.62/15,663.28 = 4,203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.62x = 15,663.28 × 4,203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.62x = 65,832,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,832,961.63/10,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.05

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