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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.26, 16,228.89 and 2,611.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.26, 16,228.89 and 2,611.26 is: 3,916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.26 : 16,228.89 = 2,611.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.26/16,228.89 = 2,611.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.26x = 16,228.89 × 2,611.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.26x = 42,377,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,377,851.30/10,819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.89

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