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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.68, 15,850.88 and 2,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.68, 15,850.88 and 2,776.96 is: 4,165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.68 : 15,850.88 = 2,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.68/15,850.88 = 2,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.68x = 15,850.88 × 2,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.68x = 44,017,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,017,259.72/10,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.27

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