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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.76, 15,621.45 and 3,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.76, 15,621.45 and 3,017.52 is: 4,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.76 : 15,621.45 = 3,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.76/15,621.45 = 3,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.76x = 15,621.45 × 3,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.76x = 47,138,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,138,037.80/10,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.95

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