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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.79, 15,655.19 and 3,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.79, 15,655.19 and 3,041.83 is: 4,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.79 : 15,655.19 = 3,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.79/15,655.19 = 3,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.79x = 15,655.19 × 3,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.79x = 47,620,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620,426.60/10,436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.75

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