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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.21, 15,252.84 and 2,774.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.21, 15,252.84 and 2,774.73 is: 4,161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.21 : 15,252.84 = 2,774.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.21/15,252.84 = 2,774.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.21x = 15,252.84 × 2,774.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.21x = 42,322,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322,512.73/10,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.42

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