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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.58, 15,628.92 and 3,021.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.58, 15,628.92 and 3,021.88 is: 4,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.58 : 15,628.92 = 3,021.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.58/15,628.92 = 3,021.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.58x = 15,628.92 × 3,021.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.58x = 47,228,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,228,720.77/10,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.56

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