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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.24, 15,635.57 and 3,028.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.24, 15,635.57 and 3,028.71 is: 4,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.24 : 15,635.57 = 3,028.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.24/15,635.57 = 3,028.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.24x = 15,635.57 × 3,028.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.24x = 47,355,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355,650.70/10,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.97

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