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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.34, 15,558.47 and 2,581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.34, 15,558.47 and 2,581.15 is: 3,871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.34 : 15,558.47 = 2,581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.34/15,558.47 = 2,581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.34x = 15,558.47 × 2,581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.34x = 40,158,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,158,744.84/10,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.72

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