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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.16, 15,511.53 and 2,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.16, 15,511.53 and 2,550.04 is: 3,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.16 : 15,511.53 = 2,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.16/15,511.53 = 2,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.16x = 15,511.53 × 2,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.16x = 39,555,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,555,021.96/10,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.01

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