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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.83, 15,245.27 and 2,767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.83, 15,245.27 and 2,767.86 is: 4,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.83 : 15,245.27 = 2,767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.83/15,245.27 = 2,767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.83x = 15,245.27 × 2,767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.83x = 42,196,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,196,773.02/10,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.07

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