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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.40, 15,616.41 and 3,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.40, 15,616.41 and 3,014.97 is: 4,522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.40 : 15,616.41 = 3,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.40/15,616.41 = 3,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.40x = 15,616.41 × 3,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.40x = 47,083,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083,007.66/10,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.69

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