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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.67, 15,908.17 and 2,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.67, 15,908.17 and 2,708.16 is: 4,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.67 : 15,908.17 = 2,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.67/15,908.17 = 2,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.67x = 15,908.17 × 2,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.67x = 43,081,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,081,860.68/10,605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.15

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