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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,402.83, 15,604.02 and 2,611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,402.83, 15,604.02 and 2,611.62 is: 3,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,402.83 : 15,604.02 = 2,611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,402.83/15,604.02 = 2,611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,402.83x = 15,604.02 × 2,611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,402.83x = 40,751,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,751,770.71/10,402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.37

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