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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,435.44, 15,656.48 and 3,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,435.44, 15,656.48 and 3,040.34 is: 4,561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,435.44 : 15,656.48 = 3,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,435.44/15,656.48 = 3,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,435.44x = 15,656.48 × 3,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,435.44x = 47,601,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601,022.40/10,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.48

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