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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.02, 15,642.98 and 3,031.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.02, 15,642.98 and 3,031.64 is: 4,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.02 : 15,642.98 = 3,031.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.02/15,642.98 = 3,031.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.02x = 15,642.98 × 3,031.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.02x = 47,423,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,883.89/10,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.17

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