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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,496.32, 15,744.48 and 2,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,496.32, 15,744.48 and 2,705.20 is: 4,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,496.32 : 15,744.48 = 2,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,496.32/15,744.48 = 2,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,496.32x = 15,744.48 × 2,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,496.32x = 42,591,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,591,967.30/10,496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.80

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