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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.98, 15,544.54 and 2,571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.98, 15,544.54 and 2,571.86 is: 3,857.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.98 : 15,544.54 = 2,571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.98/15,544.54 = 2,571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.98x = 15,544.54 × 2,571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.98x = 39,978,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,978,380.64/10,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.81

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