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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.18, 15,474.22 and 2,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.18, 15,474.22 and 2,524.98 is: 3,787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.18 : 15,474.22 = 2,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.18/15,474.22 = 2,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.18x = 15,474.22 × 2,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.18x = 39,072,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,072,096.02/10,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.46

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