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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.68, 15,554.57 and 2,578.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.68, 15,554.57 and 2,578.49 is: 3,867.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.68 : 15,554.57 = 2,578.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.68/15,554.57 = 2,578.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.68x = 15,554.57 × 2,578.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.68x = 40,107,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,107,264.31/10,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.75

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