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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.97, 15,663.53 and 4,202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.97, 15,663.53 and 4,202.87 is: 6,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.97 : 15,663.53 = 4,202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.97/15,663.53 = 4,202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.97x = 15,663.53 × 4,202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.97x = 65,831,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,831,712.52/10,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.72

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