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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.68, 15,953.54 and 4,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.68, 15,953.54 and 4,388.84 is: 6,583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.68 : 15,953.54 = 4,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.68/15,953.54 = 4,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.68x = 15,953.54 × 4,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.68x = 70,017,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,017,432.78/10,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.26

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