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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.84, 15,468.78 and 2,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.84, 15,468.78 and 2,521.24 is: 3,781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.84 : 15,468.78 = 2,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.84/15,468.78 = 2,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.84x = 15,468.78 × 2,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.84x = 39,000,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,000,506.89/10,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.74

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