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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.44, 15,854.16 and 2,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.44, 15,854.16 and 2,778.24 is: 4,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.44 : 15,854.16 = 2,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.44/15,854.16 = 2,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.44x = 15,854.16 × 2,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.44x = 44,046,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046,661.48/10,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.36

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