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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.15, 15,635.55 and 3,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.15, 15,635.55 and 3,027.73 is: 4,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.15 : 15,635.55 = 3,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.15/15,635.55 = 3,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.15x = 15,635.55 × 3,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.15x = 47,340,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340,223.80/10,423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.83

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