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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,428.09, 15,639.62 and 3,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,428.09, 15,639.62 and 3,030.54 is: 4,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,428.09 : 15,639.62 = 3,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,428.09/15,639.62 = 3,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,428.09x = 15,639.62 × 3,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,428.09x = 47,396,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,396,478.84/10,428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.08

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