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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,618.18, 15,927.24 and 2,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,618.18, 15,927.24 and 2,827 is: 4,240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,618.18 : 15,927.24 = 2,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,618.18/15,927.24 = 2,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,618.18x = 15,927.24 × 2,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,618.18x = 45,026,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,026,307.48/10,618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.49

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