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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.88, 15,470.82 and 2,522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.88, 15,470.82 and 2,522.63 is: 3,783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.88 : 15,470.82 = 2,522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.88/15,470.82 = 2,522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.88x = 15,470.82 × 2,522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.88x = 39,027,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027,077.30/10,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.94

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