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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.80, 15,650.74 and 3,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.80, 15,650.74 and 3,036.30 is: 4,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.80 : 15,650.74 = 3,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.80/15,650.74 = 3,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.80x = 15,650.74 × 3,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.80x = 47,520,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520,341.86/10,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.90

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