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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,502.18, 15,753.58 and 2,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,502.18, 15,753.58 and 2,711 is: 4,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,502.18 : 15,753.58 = 2,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,502.18/15,753.58 = 2,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,502.18x = 15,753.58 × 2,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,502.18x = 42,707,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,955.38/10,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.58

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