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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.58, 15,794.36 and 2,738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.58, 15,794.36 and 2,738.18 is: 4,107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.58 : 15,794.36 = 2,738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.58/15,794.36 = 2,738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.58x = 15,794.36 × 2,738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.58x = 43,247,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247,800.66/10,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.27

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