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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.16, 15,946.83 and 4,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.16, 15,946.83 and 4,055.58 is: 6,083.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.16 : 15,946.83 = 4,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.16/15,946.83 = 4,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.16x = 15,946.83 × 4,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.16x = 64,673,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,673,644.81/10,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.40

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