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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.40, 15,952.80 and 4,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.40, 15,952.80 and 4,062.08 is: 6,095.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.40 : 15,952.80 = 4,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.40/15,952.80 = 4,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.40x = 15,952.80 × 4,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.40x = 64,801,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,549.82/10,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.87

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