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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.77, 15,549.62 and 2,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.77, 15,549.62 and 2,575.11 is: 3,862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.77 : 15,549.62 = 2,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.77/15,549.62 = 2,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.77x = 15,549.62 × 2,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.77x = 40,041,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041,969.08/10,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.53

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