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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.78, 15,310.17 and 2,811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.78, 15,310.17 and 2,811.32 is: 4,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.78 : 15,310.17 = 2,811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.78/15,310.17 = 2,811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.78x = 15,310.17 × 2,811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.78x = 43,041,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,041,710.57/10,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.97

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