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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.42, 15,860.12 and 2,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.42, 15,860.12 and 2,782.24 is: 4,173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.42 : 15,860.12 = 2,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.42/15,860.12 = 2,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.42x = 15,860.12 × 2,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.42x = 44,126,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,660.27/10,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.36

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