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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.64, 15,912.99 and 2,817.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.64, 15,912.99 and 2,817.45 is: 4,226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.64 : 15,912.99 = 2,817.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.64/15,912.99 = 2,817.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.64x = 15,912.99 × 2,817.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.64x = 44,834,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,834,053.68/10,608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.18

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