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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.10, 15,015.82 and 2,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.10, 15,015.82 and 2,614.80 is: 3,922.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.10 : 15,015.82 = 2,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.10/15,015.82 = 2,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.10x = 15,015.82 × 2,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.10x = 39,263,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263,366.14/10,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.38

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