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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.93, 15,545.90 and 2,572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.93, 15,545.90 and 2,572.75 is: 3,859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.93 : 15,545.90 = 2,572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.93/15,545.90 = 2,572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.93x = 15,545.90 × 2,572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.93x = 39,995,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995,645.41/10,363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.12

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