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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.68, 15,635.04 and 3,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.68, 15,635.04 and 3,027.97 is: 4,541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.68 : 15,635.04 = 3,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.68/15,635.04 = 3,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.68x = 15,635.04 × 3,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.68x = 47,342,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,342,432.07/10,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.82

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