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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.24, 15,519.28 and 2,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.24, 15,519.28 and 2,555.08 is: 3,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.24 : 15,519.28 = 2,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.24/15,519.28 = 2,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.24x = 15,519.28 × 2,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.24x = 39,653,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653,001.94/10,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.60

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