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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,422.04, 15,635.82 and 3,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,422.04, 15,635.82 and 3,027.19 is: 4,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,422.04 : 15,635.82 = 3,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,422.04/15,635.82 = 3,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,422.04x = 15,635.82 × 3,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,422.04x = 47,332,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332,597.95/10,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.59

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