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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,502.23, 15,753.35 and 2,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,502.23, 15,753.35 and 2,710.44 is: 4,065.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,502.23 : 15,753.35 = 2,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,502.23/15,753.35 = 2,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,502.23x = 15,753.35 × 2,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,502.23x = 42,698,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698,509.97/10,502.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.66

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