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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.86, 15,627.87 and 2,626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.86, 15,627.87 and 2,626.74 is: 3,940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.86 : 15,627.87 = 2,626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.86/15,627.87 = 2,626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.86x = 15,627.87 × 2,626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.86x = 41,050,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,050,351.24/10,417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.38

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