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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.52, 15,622.74 and 2,623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.52, 15,622.74 and 2,623.86 is: 3,935.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.52 : 15,622.74 = 2,623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.52/15,622.74 = 2,623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.52x = 15,622.74 × 2,623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.52x = 40,991,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,991,882.58/10,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.65

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