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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.99, 15,626.51 and 3,022.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.99, 15,626.51 and 3,022.29 is: 4,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.99 : 15,626.51 = 3,022.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.99/15,626.51 = 3,022.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.99x = 15,626.51 × 3,022.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.99x = 47,227,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227,844.91/10,417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.30

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