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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.80, 15,639.63 and 3,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.80, 15,639.63 and 3,029.41 is: 4,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.80 : 15,639.63 = 3,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.80/15,639.63 = 3,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.80x = 15,639.63 × 3,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.80x = 47,378,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378,851.52/10,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.82

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