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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.28, 15,824.23 and 4,997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.28, 15,824.23 and 4,997.63 is: 7,500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.28 : 15,824.23 = 4,997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.28/15,824.23 = 4,997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.28x = 15,824.23 × 4,997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.28x = 79,083,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,083,673.64/10,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.15

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