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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.35, 15,654.56 and 3,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.35, 15,654.56 and 3,041 is: 4,561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.35 : 15,654.56 = 3,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.35/15,654.56 = 3,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.35x = 15,654.56 × 3,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.35x = 47,605,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,605,516.96/10,436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.51

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