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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.90, 15,545.57 and 2,572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.90, 15,545.57 and 2,572.62 is: 3,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.90 : 15,545.57 = 2,572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.90/15,545.57 = 2,572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.90x = 15,545.57 × 2,572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.90x = 39,992,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,992,844.29/10,363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.86

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