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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,656.46, 15,984.67 and 2,865.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,656.46, 15,984.67 and 2,865.27 is: 4,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,656.46 : 15,984.67 = 2,865.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,656.46/15,984.67 = 2,865.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,656.46x = 15,984.67 × 2,865.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,656.46x = 45,800,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,800,395.41/10,656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.90

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