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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.24, 15,654.67 and 3,040.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.24, 15,654.67 and 3,040.54 is: 4,560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.24 : 15,654.67 = 3,040.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.24/15,654.67 = 3,040.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.24x = 15,654.67 × 3,040.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.24x = 47,598,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,598,603.58/10,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.89

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