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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.29, 15,664.73 and 2,545.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.29, 15,664.73 and 2,545.83 is: 3,818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.29 : 15,664.73 = 2,545.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.29/15,664.73 = 2,545.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.29x = 15,664.73 × 2,545.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.29x = 39,879,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879,726.85/10,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.70

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