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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.81, 15,913.36 and 4,608.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.81, 15,913.36 and 4,608.27 is: 6,910.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.81 : 15,913.36 = 4,608.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.81/15,913.36 = 4,608.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.81x = 15,913.36 × 4,608.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.81x = 73,333,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,333,059.49/10,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.51

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