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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.55, 15,845.60 and 2,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.55, 15,845.60 and 2,773.97 is: 4,160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.55 : 15,845.60 = 2,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.55/15,845.60 = 2,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.55x = 15,845.60 × 2,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.55x = 43,955,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,955,125.93/10,564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.63

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