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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.44, 15,848.16 and 2,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.44, 15,848.16 and 2,774.25 is: 4,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.44 : 15,848.16 = 2,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.44/15,848.16 = 2,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.44x = 15,848.16 × 2,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.44x = 43,966,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,966,747.48/10,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.38

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