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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.68, 15,617.37 and 2,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.68, 15,617.37 and 2,514.12 is: 3,771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.68 : 15,617.37 = 2,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.68/15,617.37 = 2,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.68x = 15,617.37 × 2,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.68x = 39,263,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263,942.26/10,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.14

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