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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.17, 15,516.29 and 2,552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.17, 15,516.29 and 2,552.99 is: 3,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.17 : 15,516.29 = 2,552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.17/15,516.29 = 2,552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.17x = 15,516.29 × 2,552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.17x = 39,612,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612,862.01/10,344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.49

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