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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,353.64, 15,530.30 and 2,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,353.64, 15,530.30 and 2,562.52 is: 3,843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,353.64 : 15,530.30 = 2,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,353.64/15,530.30 = 2,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,353.64x = 15,530.30 × 2,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,353.64x = 39,796,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,796,704.36/10,353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.74

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