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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.94, 15,622.07 and 2,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.94, 15,622.07 and 2,623.68 is: 3,935.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.94 : 15,622.07 = 2,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.94/15,622.07 = 2,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.94x = 15,622.07 × 2,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.94x = 40,987,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,987,299.50/10,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.43

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