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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.51, 15,566.27 and 2,586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.51, 15,566.27 and 2,586.33 is: 3,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.51 : 15,566.27 = 2,586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.51/15,566.27 = 2,586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.51x = 15,566.27 × 2,586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.51x = 40,259,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,259,498.16/10,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.50

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