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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,435.22, 15,652.35 and 3,039.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,435.22, 15,652.35 and 3,039.51 is: 4,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,435.22 : 15,652.35 = 3,039.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,435.22/15,652.35 = 3,039.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,435.22x = 15,652.35 × 3,039.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,435.22x = 47,575,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,575,474.35/10,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.13

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