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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.34, 15,654.49 and 3,039.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.34, 15,654.49 and 3,039.81 is: 4,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.34 : 15,654.49 = 3,039.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.34/15,654.49 = 3,039.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.34x = 15,654.49 × 3,039.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.34x = 47,586,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,586,675.25/10,437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.27

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