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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,532.31, 15,797.42 and 2,741.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,532.31, 15,797.42 and 2,741.13 is: 4,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,532.31 : 15,797.42 = 2,741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,532.31/15,797.42 = 2,741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,532.31x = 15,797.42 × 2,741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,532.31x = 43,302,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,768.18/10,532.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.42

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