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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.32, 15,243.01 and 2,766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.32, 15,243.01 and 2,766.36 is: 4,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.32 : 15,243.01 = 2,766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.32/15,243.01 = 2,766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.32x = 15,243.01 × 2,766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.32x = 42,167,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,167,653.14/10,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.82

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