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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.52, 15,639.24 and 3,029.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.52, 15,639.24 and 3,029.15 is: 4,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.52 : 15,639.24 = 3,029.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.52/15,639.24 = 3,029.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.52x = 15,639.24 × 3,029.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.52x = 47,373,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373,525.65/10,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.43

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