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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.60, 15,903.60 and 4,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.60, 15,903.60 and 4,029.60 is: 6,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.60 : 15,903.60 = 4,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.60/15,903.60 = 4,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.60x = 15,903.60 × 4,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.60x = 64,085,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,085,146.56/10,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.58

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