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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.97, 15,644.49 and 3,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.97, 15,644.49 and 3,034.26 is: 4,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.97 : 15,644.49 = 3,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.97/15,644.49 = 3,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.97x = 15,644.49 × 3,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.97x = 47,469,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,469,455.92/10,429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.26

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