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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.59, 15,637.37 and 3,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.59, 15,637.37 and 3,029.04 is: 4,542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.59 : 15,637.37 = 3,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.59/15,637.37 = 3,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.59x = 15,637.37 × 3,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.59x = 47,366,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366,204.08/10,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.83

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