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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.43, 15,474.65 and 2,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.43, 15,474.65 and 2,525.24 is: 3,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.43 : 15,474.65 = 2,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.43/15,474.65 = 2,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.43x = 15,474.65 × 2,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.43x = 39,077,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,077,231.23/10,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.86

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