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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.70, 15,545.77 and 2,572.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.70, 15,545.77 and 2,572.31 is: 3,858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.70 : 15,545.77 = 2,572.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.70/15,545.77 = 2,572.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.70x = 15,545.77 × 2,572.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.70x = 39,988,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,988,572.06/10,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.52

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