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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.26, 15,617.67 and 3,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.26, 15,617.67 and 3,015.02 is: 4,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.26 : 15,617.67 = 3,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.26/15,617.67 = 3,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.26x = 15,617.67 × 3,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.26x = 47,087,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087,587.40/10,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.19

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