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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.70, 15,550.14 and 2,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.70, 15,550.14 and 2,575.50 is: 3,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.70 : 15,550.14 = 2,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.70/15,550.14 = 2,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.70x = 15,550.14 × 2,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.70x = 40,049,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,385.57/10,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.27

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