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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.84, 15,619.23 and 2,621.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.84, 15,619.23 and 2,621.65 is: 3,932.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.84 : 15,619.23 = 2,621.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.84/15,619.23 = 2,621.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.84x = 15,619.23 × 2,621.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.84x = 40,948,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,948,154.33/10,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.47

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