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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.95, 15,244.12 and 2,767.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.95, 15,244.12 and 2,767.17 is: 4,150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.95 : 15,244.12 = 2,767.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.95/15,244.12 = 2,767.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.95x = 15,244.12 × 2,767.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.95x = 42,183,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,183,071.54/10,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.67

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