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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.22, 15,747.65 and 2,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.22, 15,747.65 and 2,707.04 is: 4,060.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.22 : 15,747.65 = 2,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.22/15,747.65 = 2,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.22x = 15,747.65 × 2,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.22x = 42,629,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629,465.86/10,498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.64

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