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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.80, 15,957.24 and 4,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.80, 15,957.24 and 4,063.03 is: 6,094.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.80 : 15,957.24 = 4,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.80/15,957.24 = 4,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.80x = 15,957.24 × 4,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.80x = 64,834,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,834,744.84/10,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.75

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