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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.96, 15,803.88 and 2,744.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.96, 15,803.88 and 2,744.76 is: 4,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.96 : 15,803.88 = 2,744.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.96/15,803.88 = 2,744.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.96x = 15,803.88 × 2,744.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.96x = 43,377,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377,857.67/10,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.12

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