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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.70, 15,553.14 and 2,577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.70, 15,553.14 and 2,577.50 is: 3,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.70 : 15,553.14 = 2,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.70/15,553.14 = 2,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.70x = 15,553.14 × 2,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.70x = 40,088,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088,218.35/10,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.27

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