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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.80, 15,554.68 and 2,578.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.80, 15,554.68 and 2,578.62 is: 3,867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.80 : 15,554.68 = 2,578.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.80/15,554.68 = 2,578.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.80x = 15,554.68 × 2,578.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.80x = 40,109,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,109,608.94/10,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.93

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