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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.23, 15,921.28 and 2,716.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.23, 15,921.28 and 2,716.73 is: 4,075.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.23 : 15,921.28 = 2,716.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.23/15,921.28 = 2,716.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.23x = 15,921.28 × 2,716.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.23x = 43,253,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253,739.41/10,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.07

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