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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,418.09, 15,623.87 and 3,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,418.09, 15,623.87 and 3,023.06 is: 4,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,418.09 : 15,623.87 = 3,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,418.09/15,623.87 = 3,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,418.09x = 15,623.87 × 3,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,418.09x = 47,231,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231,803.21/10,418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.64

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