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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,506.30, 15,759.44 and 2,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,506.30, 15,759.44 and 2,714.50 is: 4,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,506.30 : 15,759.44 = 2,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,506.30/15,759.44 = 2,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,506.30x = 15,759.44 × 2,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,506.30x = 42,778,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778,999.88/10,506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.75

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