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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.80, 15,608.55 and 2,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.80, 15,608.55 and 2,614.59 is: 3,921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.80 : 15,608.55 = 2,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.80/15,608.55 = 2,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.80x = 15,608.55 × 2,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.80x = 40,809,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809,958.74/10,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.85

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