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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.98, 15,251.90 and 2,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.98, 15,251.90 and 2,774.04 is: 4,160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.98 : 15,251.90 = 2,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.98/15,251.90 = 2,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.98x = 15,251.90 × 2,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.98x = 42,309,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309,380.68/10,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.63

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