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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.05, 15,679.29 and 2,555.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.05, 15,679.29 and 2,555.61 is: 3,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.05 : 15,679.29 = 2,555.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.05/15,679.29 = 2,555.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.05x = 15,679.29 × 2,555.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.05x = 40,070,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070,150.32/10,453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.35

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