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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.93, 15,918.54 and 4,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.93, 15,918.54 and 4,044.52 is: 6,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.93 : 15,918.54 = 4,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.93/15,918.54 = 4,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.93x = 15,918.54 × 4,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.93x = 64,382,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,382,876.71/10,621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.32

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