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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.44, 15,470.03 and 2,522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.44, 15,470.03 and 2,522.32 is: 3,783.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.44 : 15,470.03 = 2,522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.44/15,470.03 = 2,522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.44x = 15,470.03 × 2,522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.44x = 39,020,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020,353.46/10,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.45

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