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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.20, 15,666.96 and 4,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.20, 15,666.96 and 4,897.12 is: 7,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.20 : 15,666.96 = 4,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.20/15,666.96 = 4,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.20x = 15,666.96 × 4,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.20x = 76,722,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,722,983.16/10,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.29

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