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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.22, 15,511.55 and 2,550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.22, 15,511.55 and 2,550.10 is: 3,825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.22 : 15,511.55 = 2,550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.22/15,511.55 = 2,550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.22x = 15,511.55 × 2,550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.22x = 39,556,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556,003.66/10,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.08

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