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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.35, 15,254.93 and 2,773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.35, 15,254.93 and 2,773.85 is: 4,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.35 : 15,254.93 = 2,773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.35/15,254.93 = 2,773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.35x = 15,254.93 × 2,773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.35x = 42,314,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314,818.24/10,169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.02

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