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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.29, 15,619.68 and 3,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.29, 15,619.68 and 3,016.44 is: 4,525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.29 : 15,619.68 = 3,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.29/15,619.68 = 3,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.29x = 15,619.68 × 3,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.29x = 47,115,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,115,827.54/10,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.46

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