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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.57, 15,930.27 and 2,828.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.57, 15,930.27 and 2,828.39 is: 4,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.57 : 15,930.27 = 2,828.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.57/15,930.27 = 2,828.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.57x = 15,930.27 × 2,828.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.57x = 45,057,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057,016.37/10,619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.83

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