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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.84, 15,995.61 and 4,816.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.84, 15,995.61 and 4,816.36 is: 7,224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.84 : 15,995.61 = 4,816.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.84/15,995.61 = 4,816.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.84x = 15,995.61 × 4,816.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.84x = 77,040,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,040,616.18/10,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.47

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