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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.31, 15,771 and 2,616.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.31, 15,771 and 2,616.66 is: 3,924.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.31 : 15,771 = 2,616.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.31/15,771 = 2,616.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.31x = 15,771 × 2,616.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.31x = 41,267,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267,344.86/10,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.87

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