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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.13, 15,519.20 and 2,554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.13, 15,519.20 and 2,554.95 is: 3,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.13 : 15,519.20 = 2,554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.13/15,519.20 = 2,554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.13x = 15,519.20 × 2,554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.13x = 39,650,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,650,780.04/10,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.43

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