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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.26, 16,221.38 and 2,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.26, 16,221.38 and 2,606.26 is: 3,909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.26 : 16,221.38 = 2,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.26/16,221.38 = 2,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.26x = 16,221.38 × 2,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.26x = 42,277,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277,133.84/10,814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.39

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