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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.76, 15,618.42 and 3,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.76, 15,618.42 and 3,015.52 is: 4,523.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.76 : 15,618.42 = 3,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.76/15,618.42 = 3,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.76x = 15,618.42 × 3,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.76x = 47,097,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,657.88/10,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.94

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