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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.97, 15,811.97 and 4,301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.97, 15,811.97 and 4,301.49 is: 6,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.97 : 15,811.97 = 4,301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.97/15,811.97 = 4,301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.97x = 15,811.97 × 4,301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.97x = 68,015,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,015,009.33/10,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.00

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