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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.44, 15,465.52 and 2,519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.44, 15,465.52 and 2,519.32 is: 3,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.44 : 15,465.52 = 2,519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.44/15,465.52 = 2,519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.44x = 15,465.52 × 2,519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.44x = 38,962,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,962,593.85/10,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.95

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