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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.18, 15,663.23 and 2,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.18, 15,663.23 and 2,544.60 is: 3,816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.18 : 15,663.23 = 2,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.18/15,663.23 = 2,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.18x = 15,663.23 × 2,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.18x = 39,856,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,856,642.34/10,442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.89

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