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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.95, 15,917.90 and 2,820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.95, 15,917.90 and 2,820.76 is: 4,231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.95 : 15,917.90 = 2,820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.95/15,917.90 = 2,820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.95x = 15,917.90 × 2,820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.95x = 44,900,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900,555.71/10,611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.13

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