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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.62, 15,635.16 and 3,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.62, 15,635.16 and 3,030.12 is: 4,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.62 : 15,635.16 = 3,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.62/15,635.16 = 3,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.62x = 15,635.16 × 3,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.62x = 47,376,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,376,411.02/10,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.10

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