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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.55, 15,246.75 and 2,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.55, 15,246.75 and 2,770.60 is: 4,155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.55 : 15,246.75 = 2,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.55/15,246.75 = 2,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.55x = 15,246.75 × 2,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.55x = 42,242,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242,690.59/10,165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.48

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