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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.97, 15,916.47 and 4,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.97, 15,916.47 and 4,035.60 is: 6,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.97 : 15,916.47 = 4,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.97/15,916.47 = 4,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.97x = 15,916.47 × 4,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.97x = 64,232,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,506.33/10,610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.41

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