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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,519.38, 15,779.88 and 2,728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,519.38, 15,779.88 and 2,728.26 is: 4,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,519.38 : 15,779.88 = 2,728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,519.38/15,779.88 = 2,728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,519.38x = 15,779.88 × 2,728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,519.38x = 43,051,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051,615.41/10,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.60

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