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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.43, 15,633.27 and 3,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.43, 15,633.27 and 3,026.79 is: 4,539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.43 : 15,633.27 = 3,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.43/15,633.27 = 3,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.43x = 15,633.27 × 3,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.43x = 47,318,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,318,625.30/10,424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.21

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