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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.44, 15,858.36 and 2,782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.44, 15,858.36 and 2,782.32 is: 4,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.44 : 15,858.36 = 2,782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.44/15,858.36 = 2,782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.44x = 15,858.36 × 2,782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.44x = 44,123,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123,032.20/10,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.01

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