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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,523.94, 15,786.02 and 2,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,523.94, 15,786.02 and 2,732.76 is: 4,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,523.94 : 15,786.02 = 2,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,523.94/15,786.02 = 2,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,523.94x = 15,786.02 × 2,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,523.94x = 43,139,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139,404.02/10,523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.17

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