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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.84, 15,832.26 and 2,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.84, 15,832.26 and 2,763 is: 4,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.84 : 15,832.26 = 2,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.84/15,832.26 = 2,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.84x = 15,832.26 × 2,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.84x = 43,744,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,744,534.38/10,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.50

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