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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,418.76, 15,628.21 and 3,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,418.76, 15,628.21 and 3,023.33 is: 4,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,418.76 : 15,628.21 = 3,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,418.76/15,628.21 = 3,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,418.76x = 15,628.21 × 3,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,418.76x = 47,249,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249,150.44/10,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.01

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