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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.28, 15,910.56 and 3,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.28, 15,910.56 and 3,215.52 is: 4,821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.28 : 15,910.56 = 3,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.28/15,910.56 = 3,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.28x = 15,910.56 × 3,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.28x = 51,160,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,160,723.89/10,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.81

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