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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.88, 15,529.05 and 2,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.88, 15,529.05 and 2,561.76 is: 3,842.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.88 : 15,529.05 = 2,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.88/15,529.05 = 2,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.88x = 15,529.05 × 2,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.88x = 39,781,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,781,699.13/10,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.57

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