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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.56, 15,011.48 and 2,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.56, 15,011.48 and 2,612.40 is: 3,918.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.56 : 15,011.48 = 2,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.56/15,011.48 = 2,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.56x = 15,011.48 × 2,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.56x = 39,216,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,216,010.33/10,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.25

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