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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.82, 15,661.23 and 3,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.82, 15,661.23 and 3,043.32 is: 4,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.82 : 15,661.23 = 3,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.82/15,661.23 = 3,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.82x = 15,661.23 × 3,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.82x = 47,662,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,662,134.48/10,439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.42

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