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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.36, 15,848.70 and 2,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.36, 15,848.70 and 2,774.96 is: 4,162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.36 : 15,848.70 = 2,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.36/15,848.70 = 2,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.36x = 15,848.70 × 2,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.36x = 43,979,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,979,508.55/10,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.22

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