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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.96, 15,545.79 and 2,572.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.96, 15,545.79 and 2,572.77 is: 3,859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.96 : 15,545.79 = 2,572.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.96/15,545.79 = 2,572.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.96x = 15,545.79 × 2,572.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.96x = 39,995,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995,742.14/10,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.12

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