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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.70, 15,917.53 and 2,820.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.70, 15,917.53 and 2,820.51 is: 4,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.70 : 15,917.53 = 2,820.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.70/15,917.53 = 2,820.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.70x = 15,917.53 × 2,820.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.70x = 44,895,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895,545.49/10,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.76

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