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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.98, 15,966.84 and 4,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.98, 15,966.84 and 4,068.18 is: 6,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.98 : 15,966.84 = 4,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.98/15,966.84 = 4,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.98x = 15,966.84 × 4,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.98x = 64,955,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,955,979.15/10,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.03

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