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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.63, 15,552.81 and 2,577.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.63, 15,552.81 and 2,577.51 is: 3,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.63 : 15,552.81 = 2,577.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.63/15,552.81 = 2,577.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.63x = 15,552.81 × 2,577.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.63x = 40,087,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,087,523.30/10,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.23

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