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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.52, 15,999.34 and 4,437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.52, 15,999.34 and 4,437.15 is: 6,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.52 : 15,999.34 = 4,437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.52/15,999.34 = 4,437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.52x = 15,999.34 × 4,437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.52x = 70,991,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,991,471.48/10,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.18

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