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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.36, 15,016.42 and 2,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.36, 15,016.42 and 2,614.76 is: 3,922.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.36 : 15,016.42 = 2,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.36/15,016.42 = 2,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.36x = 15,016.42 × 2,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.36x = 39,264,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,264,334.36/10,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.37

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