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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.25, 15,547.83 and 2,574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.25, 15,547.83 and 2,574.07 is: 3,861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.25 : 15,547.83 = 2,574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.25/15,547.83 = 2,574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.25x = 15,547.83 × 2,574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.25x = 40,021,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,021,202.77/10,365.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.09

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