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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.52, 15,657.24 and 3,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.52, 15,657.24 and 3,041.16 is: 4,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.52 : 15,657.24 = 3,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.52/15,657.24 = 3,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.52x = 15,657.24 × 3,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.52x = 47,616,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616,172.00/10,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.46

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