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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.77, 15,546.86 and 2,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.77, 15,546.86 and 2,573.56 is: 3,860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.77 : 15,546.86 = 2,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.77/15,546.86 = 2,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.77x = 15,546.86 × 2,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.77x = 40,010,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,010,686.42/10,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.26

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