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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.22, 15,005.93 and 2,608.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.22, 15,005.93 and 2,608.74 is: 3,913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.22 : 15,005.93 = 2,608.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.22/15,005.93 = 2,608.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.22x = 15,005.93 × 2,608.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.22x = 39,146,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,146,556.78/10,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.00

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