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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.06, 15,626.79 and 3,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.06, 15,626.79 and 3,021.08 is: 4,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.06 : 15,626.79 = 3,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.06/15,626.79 = 3,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.06x = 15,626.79 × 3,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.06x = 47,209,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209,704.60/10,416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.40

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