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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.77, 15,505.16 and 2,545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.77, 15,505.16 and 2,545.59 is: 3,818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.77 : 15,505.16 = 2,545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.77/15,505.16 = 2,545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.77x = 15,505.16 × 2,545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.77x = 39,469,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469,767.52/10,336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.39

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