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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.99, 15,772.89 and 2,723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.99, 15,772.89 and 2,723.83 is: 4,085.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.99 : 15,772.89 = 2,723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.99/15,772.89 = 2,723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.99x = 15,772.89 × 2,723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.99x = 42,962,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962,670.97/10,514.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.85

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