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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.97, 15,641.38 and 3,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.97, 15,641.38 and 3,030.56 is: 4,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.97 : 15,641.38 = 3,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.97/15,641.38 = 3,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.97x = 15,641.38 × 3,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.97x = 47,402,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,204.27/10,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.55

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