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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.73, 15,630.48 and 7,486.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.73, 15,630.48 and 7,486.43 is: 11,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.73 : 15,630.48 = 7,486.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.73/15,630.48 = 7,486.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.73x = 15,630.48 × 7,486.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.73x = 117,016,416.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,016,416.23/10,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.40

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