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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.24, 15,608.55 and 3,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.24, 15,608.55 and 3,010.08 is: 4,514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.24 : 15,608.55 = 3,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.24/15,608.55 = 3,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.24x = 15,608.55 × 3,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.24x = 46,982,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,982,984.18/10,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.45

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