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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.02, 15,819.09 and 4,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.02, 15,819.09 and 4,996.60 is: 7,489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.02 : 15,819.09 = 4,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.02/15,819.09 = 4,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.02x = 15,819.09 × 4,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.02x = 79,041,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,041,665.09/10,553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.96

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