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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.58, 15,843.93 and 2,771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.58, 15,843.93 and 2,771.74 is: 4,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.58 : 15,843.93 = 2,771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.58/15,843.93 = 2,771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.58x = 15,843.93 × 2,771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.58x = 43,915,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915,254.54/10,563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.23

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