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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.99, 15,761.56 and 2,610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.99, 15,761.56 and 2,610.52 is: 3,915.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.99 : 15,761.56 = 2,610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.99/15,761.56 = 2,610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.99x = 15,761.56 × 2,610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.99x = 41,145,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,145,867.61/10,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.67

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