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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.53, 15,626.33 and 3,020.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.53, 15,626.33 and 3,020.03 is: 4,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.53 : 15,626.33 = 3,020.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.53/15,626.33 = 3,020.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.53x = 15,626.33 × 3,020.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.53x = 47,191,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,191,897.82/10,416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.48

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