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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.76, 15,867.48 and 2,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.76, 15,867.48 and 2,786.52 is: 4,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.76 : 15,867.48 = 2,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.76/15,867.48 = 2,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.76x = 15,867.48 × 2,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.76x = 44,215,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,215,050.37/10,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.00

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