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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.98, 15,550.62 and 2,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.98, 15,550.62 and 2,575.80 is: 3,863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.98 : 15,550.62 = 2,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.98/15,550.62 = 2,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.98x = 15,550.62 × 2,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.98x = 40,055,287.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055,287.00/10,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.74

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