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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.82, 15,475.53 and 2,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.82, 15,475.53 and 2,525.63 is: 3,788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.82 : 15,475.53 = 2,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.82/15,475.53 = 2,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.82x = 15,475.53 × 2,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.82x = 39,085,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,085,385.46/10,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.51

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