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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.54, 15,626.11 and 3,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.54, 15,626.11 and 3,021.70 is: 4,532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.54 : 15,626.11 = 3,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.54/15,626.11 = 3,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.54x = 15,626.11 × 3,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.54x = 47,217,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,217,416.59/10,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.49

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