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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.46, 15,651.26 and 3,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.46, 15,651.26 and 3,036.99 is: 4,556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.46 : 15,651.26 = 3,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.46/15,651.26 = 3,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.46x = 15,651.26 × 3,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.46x = 47,532,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532,704.92/10,432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.23

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