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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.64, 15,542.30 and 2,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.64, 15,542.30 and 2,570.52 is: 3,855.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.64 : 15,542.30 = 2,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.64/15,542.30 = 2,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.64x = 15,542.30 × 2,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.64x = 39,951,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,951,793.00/10,361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.74

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