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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.94, 15,515.76 and 2,552.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.94, 15,515.76 and 2,552.82 is: 3,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.94 : 15,515.76 = 2,552.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.94/15,515.76 = 2,552.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.94x = 15,515.76 × 2,552.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.94x = 39,608,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,608,942.44/10,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.19

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