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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.16, 15,799.77 and 2,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.16, 15,799.77 and 2,741.97 is: 4,112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.16 : 15,799.77 = 2,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.16/15,799.77 = 2,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.16x = 15,799.77 × 2,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.16x = 43,322,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,322,495.35/10,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.96

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