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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.67, 15,615.51 and 3,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.67, 15,615.51 and 3,013.64 is: 4,521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.67 : 15,615.51 = 3,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.67/15,615.51 = 3,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.67x = 15,615.51 × 3,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.67x = 47,059,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059,494.74/10,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.18

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