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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.30, 15,953.49 and 4,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.30, 15,953.49 and 4,060.53 is: 6,091.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.30 : 15,953.49 = 4,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.30/15,953.49 = 4,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.30x = 15,953.49 × 4,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.30x = 64,779,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,779,624.75/10,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.00

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