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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.96, 15,254.40 and 2,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.96, 15,254.40 and 2,773.52 is: 4,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.96 : 15,254.40 = 2,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.96/15,254.40 = 2,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.96x = 15,254.40 × 2,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.96x = 42,308,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308,383.49/10,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.54

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