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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.30, 15,825.72 and 2,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.30, 15,825.72 and 2,760.72 is: 4,140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.30 : 15,825.72 = 2,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.30/15,825.72 = 2,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.30x = 15,825.72 × 2,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.30x = 43,690,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,690,381.72/10,551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.76

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