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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.36, 15,688.08 and 2,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.36, 15,688.08 and 2,667.24 is: 4,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.36 : 15,688.08 = 2,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.36/15,688.08 = 2,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.36x = 15,688.08 × 2,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.36x = 41,843,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843,874.50/10,458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.00

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