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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.63, 15,506.59 and 2,546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.63, 15,506.59 and 2,546.44 is: 3,819.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.63 : 15,506.59 = 2,546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.63/15,506.59 = 2,546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.63x = 15,506.59 × 2,546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.63x = 39,486,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,486,560.68/10,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.69

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