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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,345.96, 15,518.94 and 2,554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,345.96, 15,518.94 and 2,554.92 is: 3,832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,345.96 : 15,518.94 = 2,554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,345.96/15,518.94 = 2,554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,345.96x = 15,518.94 × 2,554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,345.96x = 39,649,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,649,650.18/10,345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.38

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