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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.62, 15,618.82 and 3,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.62, 15,618.82 and 3,017.02 is: 4,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.62 : 15,618.82 = 3,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.62/15,618.82 = 3,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.62x = 15,618.82 × 3,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.62x = 47,122,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,122,292.32/10,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.50

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