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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.80, 15,926.84 and 4,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.80, 15,926.84 and 4,044.35 is: 6,066.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.80 : 15,926.84 = 4,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.80/15,926.84 = 4,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.80x = 15,926.84 × 4,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.80x = 64,413,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,413,635.72/10,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.57

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