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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.01, 15,636.98 and 3,027.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.01, 15,636.98 and 3,027.65 is: 4,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.01 : 15,636.98 = 3,027.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.01/15,636.98 = 3,027.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.01x = 15,636.98 × 3,027.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.01x = 47,343,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343,231.88/10,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.18

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