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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.36, 15,681.51 and 3,058.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.36, 15,681.51 and 3,058.39 is: 4,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.36 : 15,681.51 = 3,058.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.36/15,681.51 = 3,058.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.36x = 15,681.51 × 3,058.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.36x = 47,960,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,960,173.37/10,453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.02

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