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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.47, 15,539.36 and 2,568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.47, 15,539.36 and 2,568.29 is: 3,852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.47 : 15,539.36 = 2,568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.47/15,539.36 = 2,568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.47x = 15,539.36 × 2,568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.47x = 39,909,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,909,492.36/10,359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.47

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