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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.92, 15,918.04 and 4,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.92, 15,918.04 and 4,034.96 is: 6,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.92 : 15,918.04 = 4,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.92/15,918.04 = 4,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.92x = 15,918.04 × 4,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.92x = 64,228,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228,654.68/10,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.50

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