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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.52, 15,902.24 and 2,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.52, 15,902.24 and 2,810.40 is: 4,215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.52 : 15,902.24 = 2,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.52/15,902.24 = 2,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.52x = 15,902.24 × 2,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.52x = 44,691,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691,655.30/10,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.59

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