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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.55, 15,549.81 and 2,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.55, 15,549.81 and 2,575.36 is: 3,863.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.55 : 15,549.81 = 2,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.55/15,549.81 = 2,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.55x = 15,549.81 × 2,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.55x = 40,046,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,046,358.68/10,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.04

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