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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.36, 15,858.81 and 2,782.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.36, 15,858.81 and 2,782.78 is: 4,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.36 : 15,858.81 = 2,782.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.36/15,858.81 = 2,782.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.36x = 15,858.81 × 2,782.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.36x = 44,131,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,131,539.64/10,573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.84

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