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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.83, 15,827.90 and 2,760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.83, 15,827.90 and 2,760.64 is: 4,141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.83 : 15,827.90 = 2,760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.83/15,827.90 = 2,760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.83x = 15,827.90 × 2,760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.83x = 43,695,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,695,120.05/10,551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.00

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