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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.77, 15,262.09 and 2,780.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.77, 15,262.09 and 2,780.83 is: 4,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.77 : 15,262.09 = 2,780.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.77/15,262.09 = 2,780.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.77x = 15,262.09 × 2,780.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.77x = 42,441,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441,277.73/10,175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.82

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