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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.51, 15,618.05 and 3,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.51, 15,618.05 and 3,015.27 is: 4,523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.51 : 15,618.05 = 3,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.51/15,618.05 = 3,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.51x = 15,618.05 × 3,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.51x = 47,092,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092,622.55/10,410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.57

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