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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.96, 15,522.03 and 2,556.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.96, 15,522.03 and 2,556.84 is: 3,835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.96 : 15,522.03 = 2,556.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.96/15,522.03 = 2,556.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.96x = 15,522.03 × 2,556.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.96x = 39,687,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,687,347.19/10,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.28

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