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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.58, 15,631.92 and 3,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.58, 15,631.92 and 3,023.88 is: 4,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.58 : 15,631.92 = 3,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.58/15,631.92 = 3,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.58x = 15,631.92 × 3,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.58x = 47,269,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269,050.25/10,419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.56

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