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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,504.61, 15,751.44 and 3,108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,504.61, 15,751.44 and 3,108.07 is: 4,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,504.61 : 15,751.44 = 3,108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,504.61/15,751.44 = 3,108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,504.61x = 15,751.44 × 3,108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,504.61x = 48,956,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,956,578.12/10,504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.49

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