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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.01, 15,552.42 and 2,577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.01, 15,552.42 and 2,577.02 is: 3,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.01 : 15,552.42 = 2,577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.01/15,552.42 = 2,577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.01x = 15,552.42 × 2,577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.01x = 40,078,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,078,884.50/10,368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.63

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