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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.49, 15,641.27 and 3,029.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.49, 15,641.27 and 3,029.99 is: 4,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.49 : 15,641.27 = 3,029.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.49/15,641.27 = 3,029.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.49x = 15,641.27 × 3,029.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.49x = 47,392,856.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,856.99/10,426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.43

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