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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.63, 15,515.76 and 2,552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.63, 15,515.76 and 2,552.45 is: 3,828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.63 : 15,515.76 = 2,552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.63/15,515.76 = 2,552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.63x = 15,515.76 × 2,552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.63x = 39,603,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,603,124.03/10,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.75

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