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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.45, 15,913.08 and 4,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.45, 15,913.08 and 4,035.30 is: 6,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.45 : 15,913.08 = 4,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.45/15,913.08 = 4,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.45x = 15,913.08 × 4,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.45x = 64,214,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,214,051.72/10,608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.10

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