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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.96, 15,951.40 and 4,396.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.96, 15,951.40 and 4,396.37 is: 6,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.96 : 15,951.40 = 4,396.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.96/15,951.40 = 4,396.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.96x = 15,951.40 × 4,396.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.96x = 70,128,165.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,128,165.67/10,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.36

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