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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.70, 15,560.55 and 2,582.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.70, 15,560.55 and 2,582.49 is: 3,873.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.70 : 15,560.55 = 2,582.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.70/15,560.55 = 2,582.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.70x = 15,560.55 × 2,582.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.70x = 40,184,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184,964.77/10,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.74

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