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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.29, 15,243.36 and 2,767.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.29, 15,243.36 and 2,767.79 is: 4,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.29 : 15,243.36 = 2,767.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.29/15,243.36 = 2,767.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.29x = 15,243.36 × 2,767.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.29x = 42,190,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190,343.16/10,164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.84

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