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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.91, 15,845.86 and 2,772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.91, 15,845.86 and 2,772.72 is: 4,159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.91 : 15,845.86 = 2,772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.91/15,845.86 = 2,772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.91x = 15,845.86 × 2,772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.91x = 43,936,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,936,132.94/10,563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.08

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