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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.89, 15,562.33 and 2,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.89, 15,562.33 and 2,583.70 is: 3,875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.89 : 15,562.33 = 2,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.89/15,562.33 = 2,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.89x = 15,562.33 × 2,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.89x = 40,208,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208,346.66/10,374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.55

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