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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,542.96, 15,814.38 and 2,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,542.96, 15,814.38 and 2,751.75 is: 4,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,542.96 : 15,814.38 = 2,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,542.96/15,814.38 = 2,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,542.96x = 15,814.38 × 2,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,542.96x = 43,517,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,517,220.17/10,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.61

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