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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.61, 15,788.27 and 3,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.61, 15,788.27 and 3,029.36 is: 4,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.61 : 15,788.27 = 3,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.61/15,788.27 = 3,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.61x = 15,788.27 × 3,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.61x = 47,828,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,828,282.24/10,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.99

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