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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.08, 15,549.89 and 2,575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.08, 15,549.89 and 2,575.90 is: 3,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.08 : 15,549.89 = 2,575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.08/15,549.89 = 2,575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.08x = 15,549.89 × 2,575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.08x = 40,054,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,054,961.65/10,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.67

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