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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.59, 15,625.91 and 3,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.59, 15,625.91 and 3,019.88 is: 4,530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.59 : 15,625.91 = 3,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.59/15,625.91 = 3,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.59x = 15,625.91 × 3,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.59x = 47,188,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188,419.71/10,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.56

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