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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.36, 15,655.56 and 3,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.36, 15,655.56 and 3,041.08 is: 4,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.36 : 15,655.56 = 3,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.36/15,655.56 = 3,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.36x = 15,655.56 × 3,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.36x = 47,609,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,609,810.40/10,438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.04

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