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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.26, 15,641.67 and 3,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.26, 15,641.67 and 3,030.96 is: 4,547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.26 : 15,641.67 = 3,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.26/15,641.67 = 3,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.26x = 15,641.67 × 3,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.26x = 47,409,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,409,276.10/10,426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.10

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