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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.89, 15,950.43 and 4,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.89, 15,950.43 and 4,064.60 is: 6,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.89 : 15,950.43 = 4,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.89/15,950.43 = 4,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.89x = 15,950.43 × 4,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.89x = 64,832,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832,157.65/10,632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.32

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