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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.13, 15,475.99 and 2,525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.13, 15,475.99 and 2,525.94 is: 3,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.13 : 15,475.99 = 2,525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.13/15,475.99 = 2,525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.13x = 15,475.99 × 2,525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.13x = 39,091,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,091,422.18/10,317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.98

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