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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,504.60, 15,759.96 and 3,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,504.60, 15,759.96 and 3,109.24 is: 4,664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,504.60 : 15,759.96 = 3,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,504.60/15,759.96 = 3,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,504.60x = 15,759.96 × 3,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,504.60x = 49,001,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,001,498.03/10,504.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.77

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