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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.24, 15,252.28 and 2,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.24, 15,252.28 and 2,774.30 is: 4,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.24 : 15,252.28 = 2,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.24/15,252.28 = 2,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.24x = 15,252.28 × 2,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.24x = 42,314,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314,317.21/10,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.01

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