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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.40, 15,473.34 and 2,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.40, 15,473.34 and 2,524.28 is: 3,786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.40 : 15,473.34 = 2,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.40/15,473.34 = 2,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.40x = 15,473.34 × 2,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.40x = 39,059,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,059,042.70/10,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.48

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