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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.07, 15,253.16 and 2,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.07, 15,253.16 and 2,773.53 is: 4,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.07 : 15,253.16 = 2,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.07/15,253.16 = 2,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.07x = 15,253.16 × 2,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.07x = 42,305,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305,096.85/10,169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.17

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