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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.92, 15,752.28 and 2,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.92, 15,752.28 and 2,711.12 is: 4,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.92 : 15,752.28 = 2,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.92/15,752.28 = 2,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.92x = 15,752.28 × 2,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.92x = 42,706,321.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706,321.35/10,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.53

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