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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.52, 15,561.75 and 2,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.52, 15,561.75 and 2,583.34 is: 3,875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.52 : 15,561.75 = 2,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.52/15,561.75 = 2,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.52x = 15,561.75 × 2,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.52x = 40,201,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,201,291.25/10,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.00

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