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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.60, 15,655.84 and 3,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.60, 15,655.84 and 3,041.84 is: 4,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.60 : 15,655.84 = 3,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.60/15,655.84 = 3,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.60x = 15,655.84 × 3,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.60x = 47,622,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,622,560.35/10,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.60

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