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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.83, 15,826.88 and 4,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.83, 15,826.88 and 4,706.44 is: 7,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.83 : 15,826.88 = 4,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.83/15,826.88 = 4,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.83x = 15,826.88 × 4,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.83x = 74,488,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,488,206.83/10,549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.61

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