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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.92, 15,844.64 and 2,773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.92, 15,844.64 and 2,773.36 is: 4,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.92 : 15,844.64 = 2,773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.92/15,844.64 = 2,773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.92x = 15,844.64 × 2,773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.92x = 43,942,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942,890.79/10,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.71

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