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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,418.76, 15,626.70 and 2,627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,418.76, 15,626.70 and 2,627.10 is: 3,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,418.76 : 15,626.70 = 2,627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,418.76/15,626.70 = 2,627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,418.76x = 15,626.70 × 2,627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,418.76x = 41,052,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052,903.57/10,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.29

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