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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.16, 15,466.72 and 2,519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.16, 15,466.72 and 2,519.97 is: 3,779.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.16 : 15,466.72 = 2,519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.16/15,466.72 = 2,519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.16x = 15,466.72 × 2,519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.16x = 38,975,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975,580.46/10,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.94

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