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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.66, 15,512.28 and 2,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.66, 15,512.28 and 2,550.54 is: 3,825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.66 : 15,512.28 = 2,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.66/15,512.28 = 2,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.66x = 15,512.28 × 2,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.66x = 39,564,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,564,690.63/10,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.76

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