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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.93, 15,656.86 and 3,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.93, 15,656.86 and 3,041.93 is: 4,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.93 : 15,656.86 = 3,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.93/15,656.86 = 3,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.93x = 15,656.86 × 3,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.93x = 47,627,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,072.14/10,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.32

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