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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.88, 15,560.68 and 2,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.88, 15,560.68 and 2,582.76 is: 3,874.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.88 : 15,560.68 = 2,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.88/15,560.68 = 2,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.88x = 15,560.68 × 2,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.88x = 40,189,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189,501.88/10,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.11

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