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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.93, 15,965.37 and 4,794.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.93, 15,965.37 and 4,794.99 is: 7,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.93 : 15,965.37 = 4,794.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.93/15,965.37 = 4,794.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.93x = 15,965.37 × 4,794.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.93x = 76,553,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,553,789.50/10,637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.31

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