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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.62, 15,628.17 and 3,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.62, 15,628.17 and 3,022.13 is: 4,534.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.62 : 15,628.17 = 3,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.62/15,628.17 = 3,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.62x = 15,628.17 × 3,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.62x = 47,230,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230,361.40/10,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.14

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