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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.40, 15,470.34 and 2,522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.40, 15,470.34 and 2,522.28 is: 3,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.40 : 15,470.34 = 2,522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.40/15,470.34 = 2,522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.40x = 15,470.34 × 2,522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.40x = 39,020,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020,529.18/10,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.48

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