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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.68, 15,639.54 and 3,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.68, 15,639.54 and 3,030.97 is: 4,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.68 : 15,639.54 = 3,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.68/15,639.54 = 3,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.68x = 15,639.54 × 3,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.68x = 47,402,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,976.55/10,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.32

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