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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.26, 15,628.14 and 3,022.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.26, 15,628.14 and 3,022.05 is: 4,533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.26 : 15,628.14 = 3,022.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.26/15,628.14 = 3,022.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.26x = 15,628.14 × 3,022.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.26x = 47,229,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,229,020.49/10,417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.73

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