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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.20, 15,476.09 and 2,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.20, 15,476.09 and 2,526 is: 3,789.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.20 : 15,476.09 = 2,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.20/15,476.09 = 2,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.20x = 15,476.09 × 2,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.20x = 39,092,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,092,590.71/10,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.07

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