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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.84, 15,633.41 and 3,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.84, 15,633.41 and 3,024.74 is: 4,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.84 : 15,633.41 = 3,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.84/15,633.41 = 3,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.84x = 15,633.41 × 3,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.84x = 47,287,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,287,024.52/10,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.17

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