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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.49, 15,249.75 and 2,770.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.49, 15,249.75 and 2,770.95 is: 4,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.49 : 15,249.75 = 2,770.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.49/15,249.75 = 2,770.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.49x = 15,249.75 × 2,770.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.49x = 42,256,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,256,294.76/10,166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.43

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