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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.06, 15,804.09 and 2,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.06, 15,804.09 and 2,744.94 is: 4,117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.06 : 15,804.09 = 2,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.06/15,804.09 = 2,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.06x = 15,804.09 × 2,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.06x = 43,381,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,381,278.80/10,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.41

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