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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,403.70, 15,607.62 and 3,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,403.70, 15,607.62 and 3,008.22 is: 4,512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,403.70 : 15,607.62 = 3,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,403.70/15,607.62 = 3,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,403.70x = 15,607.62 × 3,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,403.70x = 46,951,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,951,154.64/10,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.93

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