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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.92, 15,244.65 and 2,767.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.92, 15,244.65 and 2,767.53 is: 4,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.92 : 15,244.65 = 2,767.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.92/15,244.65 = 2,767.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.92x = 15,244.65 × 2,767.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.92x = 42,190,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190,026.21/10,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.37

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