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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,574.92, 15,861.12 and 2,784.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,574.92, 15,861.12 and 2,784.34 is: 4,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,574.92 : 15,861.12 = 2,784.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,574.92/15,861.12 = 2,784.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,574.92x = 15,861.12 × 2,784.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,574.92x = 44,162,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162,750.86/10,574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.18

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