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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,859.20, 16,288.80 and 2,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,859.20, 16,288.80 and 2,651.20 is: 3,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,859.20 : 16,288.80 = 2,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,859.20/16,288.80 = 2,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,859.20x = 16,288.80 × 2,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,859.20x = 43,184,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184,866.56/10,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.80

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