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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.73, 15,022.98 and 2,619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.73, 15,022.98 and 2,619.16 is: 3,928.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.73 : 15,022.98 = 2,619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.73/15,022.98 = 2,619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.73x = 15,022.98 × 2,619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.73x = 39,347,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,347,550.74/10,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.97

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