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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.51, 15,549.70 and 2,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.51, 15,549.70 and 2,575.32 is: 3,862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.51 : 15,549.70 = 2,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.51/15,549.70 = 2,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.51x = 15,549.70 × 2,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.51x = 40,045,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045,453.40/10,366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.96

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