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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,653.72, 15,979.32 and 2,861.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,653.72, 15,979.32 and 2,861.92 is: 4,292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,653.72 : 15,979.32 = 2,861.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,653.72/15,979.32 = 2,861.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,653.72x = 15,979.32 × 2,861.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,653.72x = 45,731,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,535.49/10,653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.54

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