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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.51, 15,553.17 and 2,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.51, 15,553.17 and 2,577.52 is: 3,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.51 : 15,553.17 = 2,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.51/15,553.17 = 2,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.51x = 15,553.17 × 2,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.51x = 40,088,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088,593.85/10,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.38

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