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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.26, 15,619.17 and 3,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.26, 15,619.17 and 3,016.02 is: 4,524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.26 : 15,619.17 = 3,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.26/15,619.17 = 3,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.26x = 15,619.17 × 3,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.26x = 47,107,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,107,729.10/10,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.69

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