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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.83, 15,988.26 and 4,737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.83, 15,988.26 and 4,737.51 is: 7,102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.83 : 15,988.26 = 4,737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.83/15,988.26 = 4,737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.83x = 15,988.26 × 4,737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.83x = 75,744,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,744,541.63/10,663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.94

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