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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.97, 15,812.96 and 2,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.97, 15,812.96 and 2,750.72 is: 4,126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.97 : 15,812.96 = 2,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.97/15,812.96 = 2,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.97x = 15,812.96 × 2,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.97x = 43,496,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496,932.51/10,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.07

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