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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.92, 15,036.79 and 2,628.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.92, 15,036.79 and 2,628.35 is: 3,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.92 : 15,036.79 = 2,628.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.92/15,036.79 = 2,628.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.92x = 15,036.79 × 2,628.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.92x = 39,521,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,521,865.24/10,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.76

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