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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.52, 15,748.08 and 2,707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.52, 15,748.08 and 2,707.33 is: 4,061.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.52 : 15,748.08 = 2,707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.52/15,748.08 = 2,707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.52x = 15,748.08 × 2,707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.52x = 42,635,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635,249.43/10,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.07

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