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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.46, 15,545.36 and 2,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.46, 15,545.36 and 2,572.28 is: 3,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.46 : 15,545.36 = 2,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.46/15,545.36 = 2,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.46x = 15,545.36 × 2,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.46x = 39,987,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,987,018.62/10,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.46

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