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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.12, 15,965.84 and 4,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.12, 15,965.84 and 4,074.88 is: 6,112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.12 : 15,965.84 = 4,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.12/15,965.84 = 4,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.12x = 15,965.84 × 4,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.12x = 65,058,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,058,882.10/10,643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.76

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