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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.09, 15,617.89 and 3,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.09, 15,617.89 and 3,019.06 is: 4,527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.09 : 15,617.89 = 3,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.09/15,617.89 = 3,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.09x = 15,617.89 × 3,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.09x = 47,151,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151,253.80/10,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.64

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