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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.91, 15,606.30 and 3,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.91, 15,606.30 and 3,008.72 is: 4,512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.91 : 15,606.30 = 3,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.91/15,606.30 = 3,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.91x = 15,606.30 × 3,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.91x = 46,954,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,986.94/10,405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.34

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