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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.92, 15,850.68 and 2,777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.92, 15,850.68 and 2,777.34 is: 4,165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.92 : 15,850.68 = 2,777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.92/15,850.68 = 2,777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.92x = 15,850.68 × 2,777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.92x = 44,022,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022,727.59/10,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.69

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