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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.64, 15,545.30 and 2,572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.64, 15,545.30 and 2,572.52 is: 3,858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.64 : 15,545.30 = 2,572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.64/15,545.30 = 2,572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.64x = 15,545.30 × 2,572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.64x = 39,990,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,990,595.16/10,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.74

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