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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.95, 15,777.28 and 2,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.95, 15,777.28 and 2,726.76 is: 4,090.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.95 : 15,777.28 = 2,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.95/15,777.28 = 2,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.95x = 15,777.28 × 2,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.95x = 43,020,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,020,918.59/10,517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.24

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