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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.92, 15,996.30 and 2,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.92, 15,996.30 and 2,874.52 is: 4,311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.92 : 15,996.30 = 2,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.92/15,996.30 = 2,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.92x = 15,996.30 × 2,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.92x = 45,981,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,981,684.28/10,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.49

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