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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.95, 15,649.01 and 3,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.95, 15,649.01 and 3,035.48 is: 4,553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.95 : 15,649.01 = 3,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.95/15,649.01 = 3,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.95x = 15,649.01 × 3,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.95x = 47,502,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502,256.87/10,430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.97

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