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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.34, 15,845.47 and 2,773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.34, 15,845.47 and 2,773.15 is: 4,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.34 : 15,845.47 = 2,773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.34/15,845.47 = 2,773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.34x = 15,845.47 × 2,773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.34x = 43,941,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,941,772.04/10,564.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.45

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