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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.92, 15,601.68 and 2,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.92, 15,601.68 and 2,610.14 is: 3,914.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.92 : 15,601.68 = 2,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.92/15,601.68 = 2,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.92x = 15,601.68 × 2,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.92x = 40,722,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,722,569.04/10,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.91

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