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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,403.70, 15,602.04 and 3,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,403.70, 15,602.04 and 3,005.70 is: 4,507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,403.70 : 15,602.04 = 3,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,403.70/15,602.04 = 3,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,403.70x = 15,602.04 × 3,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,403.70x = 46,895,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,895,051.63/10,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.54

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