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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.62, 15,954.30 and 3,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.62, 15,954.30 and 3,240.14 is: 4,860.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.62 : 15,954.30 = 3,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.62/15,954.30 = 3,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.62x = 15,954.30 × 3,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.62x = 51,694,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,694,085.83/10,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.47

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