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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,422.40, 15,634.41 and 3,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,422.40, 15,634.41 and 3,026.98 is: 4,540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,422.40 : 15,634.41 = 3,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,422.40/15,634.41 = 3,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,422.40x = 15,634.41 × 3,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,422.40x = 47,325,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,046.38/10,422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.71

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