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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.60, 15,821.40 and 2,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.60, 15,821.40 and 2,757.20 is: 4,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.60 : 15,821.40 = 2,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.60/15,821.40 = 2,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.60x = 15,821.40 × 2,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.60x = 43,622,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,622,764.08/10,547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.80

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