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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.44, 15,843.18 and 4,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.44, 15,843.18 and 4,715 is: 7,069.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.44 : 15,843.18 = 4,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.44/15,843.18 = 4,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.44x = 15,843.18 × 4,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.44x = 74,700,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,700,593.70/10,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.61

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