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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,494.47, 15,741.86 and 2,703.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,494.47, 15,741.86 and 2,703.29 is: 4,054.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,494.47 : 15,741.86 = 2,703.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,494.47/15,741.86 = 2,703.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,494.47x = 15,741.86 × 2,703.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,494.47x = 42,554,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,554,720.49/10,494.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.97

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