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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.31, 15,606.03 and 3,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.31, 15,606.03 and 3,007.94 is: 4,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.31 : 15,606.03 = 3,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.31/15,606.03 = 3,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.31x = 15,606.03 × 3,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.31x = 46,942,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942,001.88/10,405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.35

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