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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.39, 15,622.51 and 3,017.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.39, 15,622.51 and 3,017.99 is: 4,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.39 : 15,622.51 = 3,017.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.39/15,622.51 = 3,017.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.39x = 15,622.51 × 3,017.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.39x = 47,148,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,148,500.84/10,413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.68

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