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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.83, 15,321.94 and 2,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.83, 15,321.94 and 2,719.44 is: 4,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.83 : 15,321.94 = 2,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.83/15,321.94 = 2,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.83x = 15,321.94 × 2,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.83x = 41,667,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667,089.72/10,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.68

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