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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.14, 15,625.72 and 2,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.14, 15,625.72 and 2,625.96 is: 3,938.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.14 : 15,625.72 = 2,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.14/15,625.72 = 2,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.14x = 15,625.72 × 2,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.14x = 41,032,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,032,437.56/10,417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.94

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