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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.62, 15,537.92 and 2,567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.62, 15,537.92 and 2,567.43 is: 3,851.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.62 : 15,537.92 = 2,567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.62/15,537.92 = 2,567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.62x = 15,537.92 × 2,567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.62x = 39,892,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,892,516.33/10,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.14

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