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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.71, 15,932.57 and 2,724.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.71, 15,932.57 and 2,724.27 is: 4,086.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.71 : 15,932.57 = 2,724.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.71/15,932.57 = 2,724.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.71x = 15,932.57 × 2,724.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.71x = 43,404,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,404,608.85/10,621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.41

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