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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.92, 15,835.66 and 2,767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.92, 15,835.66 and 2,767.34 is: 4,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.92 : 15,835.66 = 2,767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.92/15,835.66 = 2,767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.92x = 15,835.66 × 2,767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.92x = 43,822,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,822,655.34/10,557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.69

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