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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.30, 15,952.97 and 4,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.30, 15,952.97 and 4,395.44 is: 6,591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.30 : 15,952.97 = 4,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.30/15,952.97 = 4,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.30x = 15,952.97 × 4,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.30x = 70,120,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,120,220.71/10,637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.92

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