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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.93, 15,658.36 and 3,042.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.93, 15,658.36 and 3,042.93 is: 4,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.93 : 15,658.36 = 3,042.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.93/15,658.36 = 3,042.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.93x = 15,658.36 × 3,042.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.93x = 47,647,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,647,285.79/10,437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.82

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