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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,446.98, 15,669.72 and 4,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,446.98, 15,669.72 and 4,901.59 is: 7,352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,446.98 : 15,669.72 = 4,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,446.98/15,669.72 = 4,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,446.98x = 15,669.72 × 4,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,446.98x = 76,806,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,806,440.00/10,446.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.02

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