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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,431.31, 15,649.28 and 3,036.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,431.31, 15,649.28 and 3,036.35 is: 4,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,431.31 : 15,649.28 = 3,036.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,431.31/15,649.28 = 3,036.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,431.31x = 15,649.28 × 3,036.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,431.31x = 47,516,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,516,691.33/10,431.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.20

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