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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.72, 15,560.50 and 2,582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.72, 15,560.50 and 2,582.48 is: 3,873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.72 : 15,560.50 = 2,582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.72/15,560.50 = 2,582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.72x = 15,560.50 × 2,582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.72x = 40,184,680.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184,680.04/10,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.70

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