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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.46, 15,545.96 and 2,573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.46, 15,545.96 and 2,573.27 is: 3,859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.46 : 15,545.96 = 2,573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.46/15,545.96 = 2,573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.46x = 15,545.96 × 2,573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.46x = 40,003,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,003,929.84/10,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.72

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