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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.02, 15,551.96 and 2,576.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.02, 15,551.96 and 2,576.82 is: 3,865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.02 : 15,551.96 = 2,576.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.02/15,551.96 = 2,576.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.02x = 15,551.96 × 2,576.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.02x = 40,074,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,074,588.68/10,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.21

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