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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.83, 15,079.30 and 2,657.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.83, 15,079.30 and 2,657.21 is: 3,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.83 : 15,079.30 = 2,657.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.83/15,079.30 = 2,657.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.83x = 15,079.30 × 2,657.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.83x = 40,068,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,068,795.01/10,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.82

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