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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.54, 15,563.28 and 2,584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.54, 15,563.28 and 2,584.36 is: 3,876.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.54 : 15,563.28 = 2,584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.54/15,563.28 = 2,584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.54x = 15,563.28 × 2,584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.54x = 40,221,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,118.30/10,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.53

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