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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.13, 15,472.99 and 2,523.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.13, 15,472.99 and 2,523.94 is: 3,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.13 : 15,472.99 = 2,523.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.13/15,472.99 = 2,523.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.13x = 15,472.99 × 2,523.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.13x = 39,052,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052,898.38/10,315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.98

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