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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.06, 15,543.02 and 2,570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.06, 15,543.02 and 2,570.88 is: 3,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.06 : 15,543.02 = 2,570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.06/15,543.02 = 2,570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.06x = 15,543.02 × 2,570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.06x = 39,959,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,959,239.26/10,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.30

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