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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.43, 15,573.57 and 2,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.43, 15,573.57 and 2,591.24 is: 3,886.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.43 : 15,573.57 = 2,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.43/15,573.57 = 2,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.43x = 15,573.57 × 2,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.43x = 40,354,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,354,857.54/10,382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.84

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