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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.52, 15,431.28 and 2,496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.52, 15,431.28 and 2,496.32 is: 3,744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.52 : 15,431.28 = 2,496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.52/15,431.28 = 2,496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.52x = 15,431.28 × 2,496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.52x = 38,521,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,521,412.89/10,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.48

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