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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.37, 15,554.11 and 2,578.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.37, 15,554.11 and 2,578.18 is: 3,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.37 : 15,554.11 = 2,578.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.37/15,554.11 = 2,578.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.37x = 15,554.11 × 2,578.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.37x = 40,101,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,295.32/10,369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.28

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