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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.89, 15,547.18 and 2,573.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.89, 15,547.18 and 2,573.77 is: 3,860.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.89 : 15,547.18 = 2,573.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.89/15,547.18 = 2,573.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.89x = 15,547.18 × 2,573.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.89x = 40,014,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014,852.60/10,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.62

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