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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,609.28, 15,910.08 and 4,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,609.28, 15,910.08 and 4,032.08 is: 6,046.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,609.28 : 15,910.08 = 4,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,609.28/15,910.08 = 4,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,609.28x = 15,910.08 × 4,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,609.28x = 64,150,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,150,715.37/10,609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.66

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