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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.84, 15,770.16 and 2,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.84, 15,770.16 and 2,721.80 is: 4,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.84 : 15,770.16 = 2,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.84/15,770.16 = 2,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.84x = 15,770.16 × 2,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.84x = 42,923,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,923,221.49/10,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.93

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