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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.53, 15,631.86 and 3,025.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.53, 15,631.86 and 3,025.84 is: 4,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.53 : 15,631.86 = 3,025.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.53/15,631.86 = 3,025.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.53x = 15,631.86 × 3,025.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.53x = 47,299,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299,507.26/10,421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.63

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