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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,654.96, 15,982.59 and 4,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,654.96, 15,982.59 and 4,081.48 is: 6,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,654.96 : 15,982.59 = 4,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,654.96/15,982.59 = 4,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,654.96x = 15,982.59 × 4,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,654.96x = 65,232,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232,621.43/10,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.28

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