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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.25, 15,546.33 and 2,573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.25, 15,546.33 and 2,573.07 is: 3,859.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.25 : 15,546.33 = 2,573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.25/15,546.33 = 2,573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.25x = 15,546.33 × 2,573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.25x = 40,001,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001,737.03/10,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.59

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