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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.96, 15,816.36 and 2,752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.96, 15,816.36 and 2,752.76 is: 4,128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.96 : 15,816.36 = 2,752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.96/15,816.36 = 2,752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.96x = 15,816.36 × 2,752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.96x = 43,538,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,643.15/10,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.86

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