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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,456.34, 15,691.87 and 4,909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,456.34, 15,691.87 and 4,909.86 is: 7,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,456.34 : 15,691.87 = 4,909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,456.34/15,691.87 = 4,909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,456.34x = 15,691.87 × 4,909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,456.34x = 77,044,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,044,884.84/10,456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.25

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