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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.08, 15,913.68 and 2,818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.08, 15,913.68 and 2,818.24 is: 4,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.08 : 15,913.68 = 2,818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.08/15,913.68 = 2,818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.08x = 15,913.68 × 2,818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.08x = 44,848,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848,569.52/10,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.98

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