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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.95, 15,564.03 and 2,584.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.95, 15,564.03 and 2,584.77 is: 3,877.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.95 : 15,564.03 = 2,584.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.95/15,564.03 = 2,584.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.95x = 15,564.03 × 2,584.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.95x = 40,229,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,229,437.82/10,375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.18

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