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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.99, 15,616.46 and 3,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.99, 15,616.46 and 3,015.44 is: 4,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.99 : 15,616.46 = 3,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.99/15,616.46 = 3,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.99x = 15,616.46 × 3,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.99x = 47,090,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,090,544.72/10,410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.16

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