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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.09, 15,654.12 and 3,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.09, 15,654.12 and 3,039.56 is: 4,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.09 : 15,654.12 = 3,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.09/15,654.12 = 3,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.09x = 15,654.12 × 3,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.09x = 47,581,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581,660.92/10,437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.90

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