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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,609.22, 15,913.84 and 4,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,609.22, 15,913.84 and 4,033.86 is: 6,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,609.22 : 15,913.84 = 4,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,609.22/15,913.84 = 4,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,609.22x = 15,913.84 × 4,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,609.22x = 64,194,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,194,202.62/10,609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.79

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