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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.15, 15,544.71 and 2,571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.15, 15,544.71 and 2,571.96 is: 3,857.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.15 : 15,544.71 = 2,571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.15/15,544.71 = 2,571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.15x = 15,544.71 × 2,571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.15x = 39,980,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,980,372.33/10,363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.94

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