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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.38, 15,534.36 and 2,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.38, 15,534.36 and 2,565.08 is: 3,847.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.38 : 15,534.36 = 2,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.38/15,534.36 = 2,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.38x = 15,534.36 × 2,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.38x = 39,846,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846,876.15/10,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.57

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