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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.09, 15,475.70 and 2,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.09, 15,475.70 and 2,525.92 is: 3,788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.09 : 15,475.70 = 2,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.09/15,475.70 = 2,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.09x = 15,475.70 × 2,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.09x = 39,090,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,090,380.14/10,317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.90

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