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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.46, 15,537.86 and 2,567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.46, 15,537.86 and 2,567.28 is: 3,850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.46 : 15,537.86 = 2,567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.46/15,537.86 = 2,567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.46x = 15,537.86 × 2,567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.46x = 39,890,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,890,037.22/10,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.96

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