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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.13, 15,550.56 and 2,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.13, 15,550.56 and 2,575.89 is: 3,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.13 : 15,550.56 = 2,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.13/15,550.56 = 2,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.13x = 15,550.56 × 2,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.13x = 40,056,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,056,532.00/10,367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.80

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