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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.08, 15,643.07 and 3,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.08, 15,643.07 and 3,031.32 is: 4,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.08 : 15,643.07 = 3,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.08/15,643.07 = 3,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.08x = 15,643.07 × 3,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.08x = 47,419,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,419,158.53/10,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.69

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