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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.96, 15,850.44 and 2,775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.96, 15,850.44 and 2,775.76 is: 4,163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.96 : 15,850.44 = 2,775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.96/15,850.44 = 2,775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.96x = 15,850.44 × 2,775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.96x = 43,997,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,997,017.33/10,566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.64

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