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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.48, 15,921.66 and 2,716.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.48, 15,921.66 and 2,716.98 is: 4,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.48 : 15,921.66 = 2,716.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.48/15,921.66 = 2,716.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.48x = 15,921.66 × 2,716.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.48x = 43,258,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,258,738.59/10,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.45

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