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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,612.38, 15,918.51 and 2,714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,612.38, 15,918.51 and 2,714.88 is: 4,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,612.38 : 15,918.51 = 2,714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,612.38/15,918.51 = 2,714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,612.38x = 15,918.51 × 2,714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,612.38x = 43,216,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,216,830.85/10,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.31

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