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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.75, 15,550.08 and 2,575.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.75, 15,550.08 and 2,575.57 is: 3,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.75 : 15,550.08 = 2,575.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.75/15,550.08 = 2,575.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.75x = 15,550.08 × 2,575.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.75x = 40,050,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,050,319.55/10,366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.34

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