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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.67, 15,517.04 and 2,553.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.67, 15,517.04 and 2,553.49 is: 3,830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.67 : 15,517.04 = 2,553.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.67/15,517.04 = 2,553.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.67x = 15,517.04 × 2,553.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.67x = 39,622,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622,535.27/10,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.24

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