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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,743.84, 16,115.04 and 2,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,743.84, 16,115.04 and 2,952 is: 4,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,743.84 : 16,115.04 = 2,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,743.84/16,115.04 = 2,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,743.84x = 16,115.04 × 2,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,743.84x = 47,571,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571,598.08/10,743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.80

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