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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.11, 15,901.38 and 2,809.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.11, 15,901.38 and 2,809.53 is: 4,214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.11 : 15,901.38 = 2,809.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.11/15,901.38 = 2,809.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.11x = 15,901.38 × 2,809.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.11x = 44,675,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,675,404.15/10,600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.62

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