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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.86, 15,784.29 and 2,732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.86, 15,784.29 and 2,732.82 is: 4,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.86 : 15,784.29 = 2,732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.86/15,784.29 = 2,732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.86x = 15,784.29 × 2,732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.86x = 43,135,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,135,623.40/10,522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.23

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