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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.46, 15,552.90 and 2,577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.46, 15,552.90 and 2,577.07 is: 3,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.46 : 15,552.90 = 2,577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.46/15,552.90 = 2,577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.46x = 15,552.90 × 2,577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.46x = 40,080,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,912.00/10,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.66

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