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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.46, 15,522.54 and 2,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.46, 15,522.54 and 2,557.27 is: 3,835.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.46 : 15,522.54 = 2,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.46/15,522.54 = 2,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.46x = 15,522.54 × 2,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.46x = 39,695,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,695,335.68/10,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.87

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