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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.20, 15,975.36 and 2,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.20, 15,975.36 and 2,860.48 is: 4,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.20 : 15,975.36 = 2,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.20/15,975.36 = 2,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.20x = 15,975.36 × 2,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.20x = 45,697,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697,197.77/10,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.33

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