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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,435.93, 15,655.36 and 3,040.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,435.93, 15,655.36 and 3,040.93 is: 4,561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,435.93 : 15,655.36 = 3,040.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,435.93/15,655.36 = 3,040.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,435.93x = 15,655.36 × 3,040.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,435.93x = 47,606,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,606,853.88/10,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.82

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