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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.14, 15,559.76 and 2,581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.14, 15,559.76 and 2,581.96 is: 3,872.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.14 : 15,559.76 = 2,581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.14/15,559.76 = 2,581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.14x = 15,559.76 × 2,581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.14x = 40,174,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,174,677.93/10,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.95

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