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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.50, 15,646.38 and 3,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.50, 15,646.38 and 3,035.34 is: 4,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.50 : 15,646.38 = 3,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.50/15,646.38 = 3,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.50x = 15,646.38 × 3,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.50x = 47,492,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,492,083.07/10,432.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.32

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