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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.46, 15,543.86 and 2,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.46, 15,543.86 and 2,571.28 is: 3,856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.46 : 15,543.86 = 2,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.46/15,543.86 = 2,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.46x = 15,543.86 × 2,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.46x = 39,967,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967,616.34/10,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.96

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