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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.92, 15,550.48 and 2,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.92, 15,550.48 and 2,575.73 is: 3,863.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.92 : 15,550.48 = 2,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.92/15,550.48 = 2,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.92x = 15,550.48 × 2,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.92x = 40,053,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,879.95/10,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.62

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