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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.36, 15,011.92 and 2,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.36, 15,011.92 and 2,611.76 is: 3,917.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.36 : 15,011.92 = 2,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.36/15,011.92 = 2,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.36x = 15,011.92 × 2,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.36x = 39,207,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,207,532.18/10,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.87

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