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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.04, 15,954.83 and 3,240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.04, 15,954.83 and 3,240.09 is: 4,860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.04 : 15,954.83 = 3,240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.04/15,954.83 = 3,240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.04x = 15,954.83 × 3,240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.04x = 51,695,085.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,695,085.13/10,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.83

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