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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.93, 15,506.92 and 2,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.93, 15,506.92 and 2,546.74 is: 3,820.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.93 : 15,506.92 = 2,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.93/15,506.92 = 2,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.93x = 15,506.92 × 2,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.93x = 39,492,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492,015.91/10,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.11

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