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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.36, 15,977.04 and 2,860.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.36, 15,977.04 and 2,860.96 is: 4,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.36 : 15,977.04 = 2,860.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.36/15,977.04 = 2,860.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.36x = 15,977.04 × 2,860.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.36x = 45,709,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709,672.36/10,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.44

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