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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.46, 15,642.18 and 3,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.46, 15,642.18 and 3,033 is: 4,548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.46 : 15,642.18 = 3,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.46/15,642.18 = 3,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.46x = 15,642.18 × 3,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.46x = 47,442,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442,731.94/10,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.48

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