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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.36, 15,550.08 and 2,575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.36, 15,550.08 and 2,575.24 is: 3,862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.36 : 15,550.08 = 2,575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.36/15,550.08 = 2,575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.36x = 15,550.08 × 2,575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.36x = 40,045,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045,188.02/10,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.99

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