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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.12, 15,011.94 and 2,612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.12, 15,011.94 and 2,612.64 is: 3,918.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.12 : 15,011.94 = 2,612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.12/15,011.94 = 2,612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.12x = 15,011.94 × 2,612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.12x = 39,220,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220,794.92/10,008.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.90

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