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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,435.92, 15,653.91 and 3,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,435.92, 15,653.91 and 3,040.56 is: 4,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,435.92 : 15,653.91 = 3,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,435.92/15,653.91 = 3,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,435.92x = 15,653.91 × 3,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,435.92x = 47,596,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,596,652.59/10,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.85

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