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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.93, 15,921.48 and 4,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.93, 15,921.48 and 4,041.18 is: 6,061.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.93 : 15,921.48 = 4,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.93/15,921.48 = 4,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.93x = 15,921.48 × 4,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.93x = 64,341,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,341,566.55/10,614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.42

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