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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,661.88, 15,992.70 and 2,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,661.88, 15,992.70 and 2,763.72 is: 4,145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,661.88 : 15,992.70 = 2,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,661.88/15,992.70 = 2,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,661.88x = 15,992.70 × 2,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,661.88x = 44,199,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,344.84/10,661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.55

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