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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.58, 15,244.89 and 2,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.58, 15,244.89 and 2,767.62 is: 4,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.58 : 15,244.89 = 2,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.58/15,244.89 = 2,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.58x = 15,244.89 × 2,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.58x = 42,192,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192,062.46/10,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.71

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