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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.30, 15,552.44 and 2,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.30, 15,552.44 and 2,577.12 is: 3,865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.30 : 15,552.44 = 2,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.30/15,552.44 = 2,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.30x = 15,552.44 × 2,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.30x = 40,080,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,457.13/10,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.67

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