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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.52, 15,614.28 and 3,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.52, 15,614.28 and 3,015.24 is: 4,521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.52 : 15,614.28 = 3,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.52/15,614.28 = 3,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.52x = 15,614.28 × 3,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.52x = 47,080,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080,801.63/10,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.56

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