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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.74, 15,926.75 and 4,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.74, 15,926.75 and 4,044.29 is: 6,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.74 : 15,926.75 = 4,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.74/15,926.75 = 4,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.74x = 15,926.75 × 4,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.74x = 64,412,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,412,395.76/10,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.49

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