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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.38, 15,554.06 and 2,578.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.38, 15,554.06 and 2,578.19 is: 3,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.38 : 15,554.06 = 2,578.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.38/15,554.06 = 2,578.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.38x = 15,554.06 × 2,578.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.38x = 40,101,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,367.28/10,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.29

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