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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.76, 15,547.32 and 2,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.76, 15,547.32 and 2,573.64 is: 3,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.76 : 15,547.32 = 2,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.76/15,547.32 = 2,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.76x = 15,547.32 × 2,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.76x = 40,013,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013,204.64/10,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.50

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