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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.69, 15,638.60 and 3,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.69, 15,638.60 and 3,030.20 is: 4,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.69 : 15,638.60 = 3,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.69/15,638.60 = 3,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.69x = 15,638.60 × 3,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.69x = 47,387,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,387,992.38/10,425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.31

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