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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.88, 15,605.58 and 3,006.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.88, 15,605.58 and 3,006.22 is: 4,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.88 : 15,605.58 = 3,006.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.88/15,605.58 = 3,006.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.88x = 15,605.58 × 3,006.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.88x = 46,913,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,913,806.71/10,401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.13

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