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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.25, 15,842.76 and 2,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.25, 15,842.76 and 2,771.06 is: 4,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.25 : 15,842.76 = 2,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.25/15,842.76 = 2,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.25x = 15,842.76 × 2,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.25x = 43,901,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901,238.53/10,562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.43

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