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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.45, 15,826.58 and 2,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.45, 15,826.58 and 2,759.25 is: 4,139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.45 : 15,826.58 = 2,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.45/15,826.58 = 2,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.45x = 15,826.58 × 2,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.45x = 43,669,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669,490.87/10,550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.11

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