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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.36, 15,243.69 and 2,767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.36, 15,243.69 and 2,767.57 is: 4,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.36 : 15,243.69 = 2,767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.36/15,243.69 = 2,767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.36x = 15,243.69 × 2,767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.36x = 42,187,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187,951.40/10,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.39

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