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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.57, 15,817.76 and 2,753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.57, 15,817.76 and 2,753.38 is: 4,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.57 : 15,817.76 = 2,753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.57/15,817.76 = 2,753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.57x = 15,817.76 × 2,753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.57x = 43,552,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,552,304.03/10,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.31

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