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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.62, 15,619.98 and 3,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.62, 15,619.98 and 3,017.92 is: 4,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.62 : 15,619.98 = 3,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.62/15,619.98 = 3,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.62x = 15,619.98 × 3,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.62x = 47,139,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,139,850.04/10,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.75

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