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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.29, 15,014.08 and 2,614.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.29, 15,014.08 and 2,614.15 is: 3,920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.29 : 15,014.08 = 2,614.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.29/15,014.08 = 2,614.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.29x = 15,014.08 × 2,614.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.29x = 39,249,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,057.23/10,010.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.87

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