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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.42, 15,558.73 and 2,581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.42, 15,558.73 and 2,581.23 is: 3,871.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.42 : 15,558.73 = 2,581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.42/15,558.73 = 2,581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.42x = 15,558.73 × 2,581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.42x = 40,160,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160,621.74/10,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.87

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