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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.60, 15,474.95 and 2,525.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.60, 15,474.95 and 2,525.41 is: 3,788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.60 : 15,474.95 = 2,525.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.60/15,474.95 = 2,525.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.60x = 15,474.95 × 2,525.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.60x = 39,080,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,080,609.67/10,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.13

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