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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.06, 15,746.51 and 2,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.06, 15,746.51 and 2,705.88 is: 4,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.06 : 15,746.51 = 2,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.06/15,746.51 = 2,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.06x = 15,746.51 × 2,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.06x = 42,608,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608,166.48/10,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.06

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