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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.72, 15,015.12 and 2,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.72, 15,015.12 and 2,614.20 is: 3,921.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.72 : 15,015.12 = 2,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.72/15,015.12 = 2,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.72x = 15,015.12 × 2,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.72x = 39,252,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252,526.70/10,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.44

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