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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.19, 15,036.35 and 2,628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.19, 15,036.35 and 2,628.58 is: 3,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.19 : 15,036.35 = 2,628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.19/15,036.35 = 2,628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.19x = 15,036.35 × 2,628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.19x = 39,524,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,235.74/10,024.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.89

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