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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.43, 15,243.91 and 2,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.43, 15,243.91 and 2,767.04 is: 4,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.43 : 15,243.91 = 2,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.43/15,243.91 = 2,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.43x = 15,243.91 × 2,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.43x = 42,180,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180,418.67/10,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.63

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