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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.10, 15,637.19 and 3,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.10, 15,637.19 and 3,027.38 is: 4,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.10 : 15,637.19 = 3,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.10/15,637.19 = 3,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.10x = 15,637.19 × 3,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.10x = 47,339,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339,716.26/10,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.81

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