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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.24, 15,007.22 and 2,608.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.24, 15,007.22 and 2,608.71 is: 3,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.24 : 15,007.22 = 2,608.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.24/15,007.22 = 2,608.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.24x = 15,007.22 × 2,608.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.24x = 39,149,440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,149,440.02/10,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.28

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