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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,420.07, 15,630.03 and 2,628.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,420.07, 15,630.03 and 2,628.89 is: 3,943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,420.07 : 15,630.03 = 2,628.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,420.07/15,630.03 = 2,628.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,420.07x = 15,630.03 × 2,628.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,420.07x = 41,089,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,551.42/10,420.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.31

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