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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.62, 15,618.48 and 3,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.62, 15,618.48 and 3,016.92 is: 4,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.62 : 15,618.48 = 3,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.62/15,618.48 = 3,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.62x = 15,618.48 × 3,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.62x = 47,119,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119,634.80/10,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.24

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