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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.13, 15,556.76 and 2,579.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.13, 15,556.76 and 2,579.95 is: 3,869.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.13 : 15,556.76 = 2,579.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.13/15,556.76 = 2,579.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.13x = 15,556.76 × 2,579.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.13x = 40,135,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,135,662.96/10,371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.94

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