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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.91, 15,939.45 and 4,388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.91, 15,939.45 and 4,388.31 is: 6,583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.91 : 15,939.45 = 4,388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.91/15,939.45 = 4,388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.91x = 15,939.45 × 4,388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.91x = 69,947,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,947,247.83/10,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.33

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