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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.43, 15,663.60 and 2,544.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.43, 15,663.60 and 2,544.85 is: 3,817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.43 : 15,663.60 = 2,544.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.43/15,663.60 = 2,544.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.43x = 15,663.60 × 2,544.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.43x = 39,861,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861,512.46/10,442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.26

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