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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.39, 15,923.24 and 4,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.39, 15,923.24 and 4,041.94 is: 6,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.39 : 15,923.24 = 4,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.39/15,923.24 = 4,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.39x = 15,923.24 × 4,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.39x = 64,360,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,360,680.86/10,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.96

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