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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.13, 15,471.49 and 2,522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.13, 15,471.49 and 2,522.94 is: 3,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.13 : 15,471.49 = 2,522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.13/15,471.49 = 2,522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.13x = 15,471.49 × 2,522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.13x = 39,033,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,033,640.98/10,314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.48

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