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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.14, 15,615.23 and 2,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.14, 15,615.23 and 2,618.90 is: 3,928.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.14 : 15,615.23 = 2,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.14/15,615.23 = 2,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.14x = 15,615.23 × 2,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.14x = 40,894,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,894,725.85/10,410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.36

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