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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.44, 15,838.96 and 4,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.44, 15,838.96 and 4,404 is: 6,604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.44 : 15,838.96 = 4,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.44/15,838.96 = 4,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.44x = 15,838.96 × 4,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.44x = 69,754,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,754,779.84/10,561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.67

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