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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,531.96, 15,797.89 and 2,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,531.96, 15,797.89 and 2,740.76 is: 4,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,531.96 : 15,797.89 = 2,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,531.96/15,797.89 = 2,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,531.96x = 15,797.89 × 2,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,531.96x = 43,298,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,298,225.00/10,531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.13

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