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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.40, 15,009.78 and 2,612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.40, 15,009.78 and 2,612.36 is: 3,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.40 : 15,009.78 = 2,612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.40/15,009.78 = 2,612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.40x = 15,009.78 × 2,612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.40x = 39,210,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210,948.88/10,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.20

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