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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.68, 15,665.47 and 2,546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.68, 15,665.47 and 2,546.10 is: 3,819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.68 : 15,665.47 = 2,546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.68/15,665.47 = 2,546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.68x = 15,665.47 × 2,546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.68x = 39,885,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885,853.17/10,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.14

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