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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.83, 15,655.27 and 3,041.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.83, 15,655.27 and 3,041.47 is: 4,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.83 : 15,655.27 = 3,041.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.83/15,655.27 = 3,041.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.83x = 15,655.27 × 3,041.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.83x = 47,615,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615,034.05/10,436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.21

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