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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.13, 15,864.44 and 2,786.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.13, 15,864.44 and 2,786.55 is: 4,179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.13 : 15,864.44 = 2,786.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.13/15,864.44 = 2,786.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.13x = 15,864.44 × 2,786.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.13x = 44,207,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,207,041.35/10,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.49

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