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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.93, 15,963.28 and 4,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.93, 15,963.28 and 4,064.63 is: 6,099.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.93 : 15,963.28 = 4,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.93/15,963.28 = 4,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.93x = 15,963.28 × 4,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.93x = 64,884,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884,826.60/10,637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.38

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