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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.08, 15,838.68 and 2,768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.08, 15,838.68 and 2,768.24 is: 4,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.08 : 15,838.68 = 2,768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.08/15,838.68 = 2,768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.08x = 15,838.68 × 2,768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.08x = 43,845,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,845,267.52/10,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.98

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