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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.86, 15,845.92 and 2,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.86, 15,845.92 and 2,773.46 is: 4,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.86 : 15,845.92 = 2,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.86/15,845.92 = 2,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.86x = 15,845.92 × 2,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.86x = 43,948,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,948,025.28/10,563.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.22

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