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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.32, 15,459.48 and 2,515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.32, 15,459.48 and 2,515.04 is: 3,772.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.32 : 15,459.48 = 2,515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.32/15,459.48 = 2,515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.32x = 15,459.48 × 2,515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.32x = 38,881,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881,210.58/10,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.56

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