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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.94, 15,641.97 and 3,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.94, 15,641.97 and 3,032.45 is: 4,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.94 : 15,641.97 = 3,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.94/15,641.97 = 3,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.94x = 15,641.97 × 3,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.94x = 47,433,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433,413.72/10,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.68

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