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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.13, 15,546.06 and 2,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.13, 15,546.06 and 2,572.88 is: 3,859.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.13 : 15,546.06 = 2,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.13/15,546.06 = 2,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.13x = 15,546.06 × 2,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.13x = 39,998,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,998,069.12/10,364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.28

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