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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.92, 15,819.84 and 2,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.92, 15,819.84 and 2,755.44 is: 4,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.92 : 15,819.84 = 2,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.92/15,819.84 = 2,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.92x = 15,819.84 × 2,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.92x = 43,590,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,590,619.93/10,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.02

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