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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.43, 15,637.58 and 3,028.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.43, 15,637.58 and 3,028.03 is: 4,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.43 : 15,637.58 = 3,028.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.43/15,637.58 = 3,028.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.43x = 15,637.58 × 3,028.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.43x = 47,351,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351,114.97/10,423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.76

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