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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.93, 15,942.96 and 4,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.93, 15,942.96 and 4,397.04 is: 6,592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.93 : 15,942.96 = 4,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.93/15,942.96 = 4,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.93x = 15,942.96 × 4,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.93x = 70,101,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,101,832.84/10,632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.90

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