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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.53, 16,241.30 and 2,619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.53, 16,241.30 and 2,619.53 is: 3,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.53 : 16,241.30 = 2,619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.53/16,241.30 = 2,619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.53x = 16,241.30 × 2,619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.53x = 42,544,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,544,606.64/10,827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.30

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