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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,826.75, 16,240.14 and 2,618.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,826.75, 16,240.14 and 2,618.75 is: 3,928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,826.75 : 16,240.14 = 2,618.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,826.75/16,240.14 = 2,618.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,826.75x = 16,240.14 × 2,618.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,826.75x = 42,528,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,866.63/10,826.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.13

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