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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.06, 15,953.40 and 3,240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.06, 15,953.40 and 3,240.18 is: 4,860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.06 : 15,953.40 = 3,240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.06/15,953.40 = 3,240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.06x = 15,953.40 × 3,240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.06x = 51,691,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,691,887.61/10,635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.52

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