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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.87, 15,616.20 and 3,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.87, 15,616.20 and 3,015.27 is: 4,522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.87 : 15,616.20 = 3,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.87/15,616.20 = 3,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.87x = 15,616.20 × 3,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.87x = 47,087,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087,059.37/10,410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.87

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