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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.92, 15,655.41 and 3,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.92, 15,655.41 and 3,041.56 is: 4,562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.92 : 15,655.41 = 3,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.92/15,655.41 = 3,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.92x = 15,655.41 × 3,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.92x = 47,616,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616,868.84/10,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.35

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