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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.38, 15,516.39 and 2,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.38, 15,516.39 and 2,553.20 is: 3,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.38 : 15,516.39 = 2,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.38/15,516.39 = 2,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.38x = 15,516.39 × 2,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.38x = 39,616,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,616,446.95/10,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.76

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