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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.68, 15,767.06 and 2,614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.68, 15,767.06 and 2,614.03 is: 3,920.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.68 : 15,767.06 = 2,614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.68/15,767.06 = 2,614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.68x = 15,767.06 × 2,614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.68x = 41,215,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,215,574.39/10,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.93

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