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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,403.96, 15,606.73 and 3,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,403.96, 15,606.73 and 3,008.48 is: 4,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,403.96 : 15,606.73 = 3,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,403.96/15,606.73 = 3,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,403.96x = 15,606.73 × 3,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,403.96x = 46,952,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,952,443.87/10,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.94

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