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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,402.95, 15,606.73 and 3,006.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,402.95, 15,606.73 and 3,006.85 is: 4,510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,402.95 : 15,606.73 = 3,006.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,402.95/15,606.73 = 3,006.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,402.95x = 15,606.73 × 3,006.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,402.95x = 46,927,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,927,018.07/10,402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.93

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