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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,826.84, 16,240.26 and 2,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,826.84, 16,240.26 and 2,618.84 is: 3,928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,826.84 : 16,240.26 = 2,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,826.84/16,240.26 = 2,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,826.84x = 16,240.26 × 2,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,826.84x = 42,530,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,530,642.50/10,826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.26

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