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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.89, 15,629.86 and 2,628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.89, 15,629.86 and 2,628.70 is: 3,943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.89 : 15,629.86 = 2,628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.89/15,629.86 = 2,628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.89x = 15,629.86 × 2,628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.89x = 41,086,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086,265.11/10,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.06

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