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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.60, 15,863.40 and 2,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.60, 15,863.40 and 2,785.20 is: 4,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.60 : 15,863.40 = 2,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.60/15,863.40 = 2,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.60x = 15,863.40 × 2,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.60x = 44,182,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182,741.68/10,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.80

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