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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.40, 15,263.94 and 2,779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.40, 15,263.94 and 2,779.92 is: 4,170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.40 : 15,263.94 = 2,779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.40/15,263.94 = 2,779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.40x = 15,263.94 × 2,779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.40x = 42,432,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432,532.08/10,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.11

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