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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.44, 15,528.52 and 2,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.44, 15,528.52 and 2,561.28 is: 3,841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.44 : 15,528.52 = 2,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.44/15,528.52 = 2,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.44x = 15,528.52 × 2,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.44x = 39,772,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772,887.71/10,352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.89

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