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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,523.93, 15,785.89 and 2,732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,523.93, 15,785.89 and 2,732.74 is: 4,099.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,523.93 : 15,785.89 = 2,732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,523.93/15,785.89 = 2,732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,523.93x = 15,785.89 × 2,732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,523.93x = 43,138,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,138,686.74/10,523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.11

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