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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.88, 15,475.37 and 2,525.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.88, 15,475.37 and 2,525.67 is: 3,788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.88 : 15,475.37 = 2,525.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.88/15,475.37 = 2,525.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.88x = 15,475.37 × 2,525.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.88x = 39,085,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,085,665.12/10,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.52

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