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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.55, 15,808.62 and 3,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.55, 15,808.62 and 3,041.07 is: 4,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.55 : 15,808.62 = 3,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.55/15,808.62 = 3,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.55x = 15,808.62 × 3,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.55x = 48,075,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,075,120.02/10,537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.27

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