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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,434.23, 15,651.38 and 3,038.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,434.23, 15,651.38 and 3,038.87 is: 4,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,434.23 : 15,651.38 = 3,038.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,434.23/15,651.38 = 3,038.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,434.23x = 15,651.38 × 3,038.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,434.23x = 47,562,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,562,533.07/10,434.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.32

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