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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.04, 15,921.42 and 2,822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.04, 15,921.42 and 2,822.86 is: 4,234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.04 : 15,921.42 = 2,822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.04/15,921.42 = 2,822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.04x = 15,921.42 × 2,822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.04x = 44,943,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943,939.66/10,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.39

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