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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,640.96, 15,961.40 and 3,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,640.96, 15,961.40 and 3,245.40 is: 4,868.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,640.96 : 15,961.40 = 3,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,640.96/15,961.40 = 3,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,640.96x = 15,961.40 × 3,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,640.96x = 51,801,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,801,123.50/10,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.09

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