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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.47, 15,828.71 and 2,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.47, 15,828.71 and 2,761.26 is: 4,141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.47 : 15,828.71 = 2,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.47/15,828.71 = 2,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.47x = 15,828.71 × 2,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.47x = 43,707,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,707,169.97/10,552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.89

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