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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.76, 15,559.32 and 2,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.76, 15,559.32 and 2,581.64 is: 3,872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.76 : 15,559.32 = 2,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.76/15,559.32 = 2,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.76x = 15,559.32 × 2,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.76x = 40,168,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,562.88/10,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.50

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