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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.41, 15,256.44 and 2,774.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.41, 15,256.44 and 2,774.93 is: 4,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.41 : 15,256.44 = 2,774.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.41/15,256.44 = 2,774.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.41x = 15,256.44 × 2,774.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.41x = 42,335,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335,476.77/10,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.61

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