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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.93, 15,617.39 and 3,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.93, 15,617.39 and 3,014.90 is: 4,523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.93 : 15,617.39 = 3,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.93/15,617.39 = 3,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.93x = 15,617.39 × 3,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.93x = 47,084,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,084,775.95/10,409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.07

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