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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.04, 15,384.67 and 2,760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.04, 15,384.67 and 2,760.71 is: 4,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.04 : 15,384.67 = 2,760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.04/15,384.67 = 2,760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.04x = 15,384.67 × 2,760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.04x = 42,472,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472,528.49/10,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.22

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