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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.52, 15,549.98 and 2,575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.52, 15,549.98 and 2,575.13 is: 3,862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.52 : 15,549.98 = 2,575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.52/15,549.98 = 2,575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.52x = 15,549.98 × 2,575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.52x = 40,043,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,043,129.37/10,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.74

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