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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.68, 15,470.36 and 2,522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.68, 15,470.36 and 2,522.32 is: 3,783.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.68 : 15,470.36 = 2,522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.68/15,470.36 = 2,522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.68x = 15,470.36 × 2,522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.68x = 39,021,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,021,198.44/10,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.44

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