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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.68, 15,786.88 and 3,028.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.68, 15,786.88 and 3,028.43 is: 4,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.68 : 15,786.88 = 3,028.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.68/15,786.88 = 3,028.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.68x = 15,786.88 × 3,028.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.68x = 47,809,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,809,492.89/10,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.61

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