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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.46, 15,527.04 and 2,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.46, 15,527.04 and 2,560.28 is: 3,840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.46 : 15,527.04 = 2,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.46/15,527.04 = 2,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.46x = 15,527.04 × 2,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.46x = 39,753,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,753,492.34/10,351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.38

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