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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.80, 15,310.27 and 2,811.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.80, 15,310.27 and 2,811.66 is: 4,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.80 : 15,310.27 = 2,811.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.80/15,310.27 = 2,811.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.80x = 15,310.27 × 2,811.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.80x = 43,047,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047,273.75/10,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.51

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