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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.36, 15,629.58 and 2,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.36, 15,629.58 and 2,628.24 is: 3,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.36 : 15,629.58 = 2,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.36/15,629.58 = 2,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.36x = 15,629.58 × 2,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.36x = 41,078,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078,287.34/10,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.50

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