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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.26, 15,552.38 and 2,577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.26, 15,552.38 and 2,577.07 is: 3,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.26 : 15,552.38 = 2,577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.26/15,552.38 = 2,577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.26x = 15,552.38 × 2,577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.26x = 40,079,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079,578.48/10,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.60

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