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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.83, 15,888.02 and 4,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.83, 15,888.02 and 4,669.82 is: 6,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.83 : 15,888.02 = 4,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.83/15,888.02 = 4,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.83x = 15,888.02 × 4,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.83x = 74,194,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,194,114.12/10,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.24

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