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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,404.52, 15,607.23 and 3,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,404.52, 15,607.23 and 3,009.72 is: 4,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,404.52 : 15,607.23 = 3,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,404.52/15,607.23 = 3,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,404.52x = 15,607.23 × 3,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,404.52x = 46,973,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,973,439.52/10,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.72

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