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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.32, 15,656.63 and 3,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.32, 15,656.63 and 3,042.29 is: 4,563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.32 : 15,656.63 = 3,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.32/15,656.63 = 3,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.32x = 15,656.63 × 3,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.32x = 47,632,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,632,032.81/10,437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.63

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