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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,602.19, 15,901.48 and 2,811.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,602.19, 15,901.48 and 2,811.79 is: 4,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,602.19 : 15,901.48 = 2,811.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,602.19/15,901.48 = 2,811.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,602.19x = 15,901.48 × 2,811.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,602.19x = 44,711,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711,622.45/10,602.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.21

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