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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.80, 15,844.46 and 2,773.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.80, 15,844.46 and 2,773.22 is: 4,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.80 : 15,844.46 = 2,773.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.80/15,844.46 = 2,773.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.80x = 15,844.46 × 2,773.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.80x = 43,940,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,940,080.27/10,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.50

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