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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.98, 15,747.11 and 2,706.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.98, 15,747.11 and 2,706.79 is: 4,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.98 : 15,747.11 = 2,706.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.98/15,747.11 = 2,706.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.98x = 15,747.11 × 2,706.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.98x = 42,624,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,624,119.88/10,497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.22

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