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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.41, 15,637.56 and 3,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.41, 15,637.56 and 3,028.62 is: 4,543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.41 : 15,637.56 = 3,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.41/15,637.56 = 3,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.41x = 15,637.56 × 3,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.41x = 47,360,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360,226.97/10,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.64

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