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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.44, 15,628.55 and 3,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.44, 15,628.55 and 3,023.73 is: 4,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.44 : 15,628.55 = 3,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.44/15,628.55 = 3,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.44x = 15,628.55 × 3,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.44x = 47,256,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,256,500.37/10,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.42

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