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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.14, 15,910.71 and 2,815.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.14, 15,910.71 and 2,815.75 is: 4,223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.14 : 15,910.71 = 2,815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.14/15,910.71 = 2,815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.14x = 15,910.71 × 2,815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.14x = 44,800,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,800,581.68/10,607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.63

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