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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.02, 15,543.03 and 2,570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.02, 15,543.03 and 2,570.84 is: 3,856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.02 : 15,543.03 = 2,570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.02/15,543.03 = 2,570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.02x = 15,543.03 × 2,570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.02x = 39,958,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958,565.53/10,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.25

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