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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.19, 15,819.43 and 2,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.19, 15,819.43 and 2,755 is: 4,132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.19 : 15,819.43 = 2,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.19/15,819.43 = 2,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.19x = 15,819.43 × 2,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.19x = 43,582,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,582,529.65/10,546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.54

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