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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.22, 15,819.06 and 4,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.22, 15,819.06 and 4,997.44 is: 7,497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.22 : 15,819.06 = 4,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.22/15,819.06 = 4,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.22x = 15,819.06 × 4,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.22x = 79,054,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,054,763.66/10,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.45

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