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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.65, 15,656.42 and 3,041.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.65, 15,656.42 and 3,041.62 is: 4,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.65 : 15,656.42 = 3,041.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.65/15,656.42 = 3,041.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.65x = 15,656.42 × 3,041.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.65x = 47,620,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620,848.66/10,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.85

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