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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.33, 15,475.91 and 2,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.33, 15,475.91 and 2,526.15 is: 3,789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.33 : 15,475.91 = 2,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.33/15,475.91 = 2,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.33x = 15,475.91 × 2,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.33x = 39,094,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,094,457.42/10,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.20

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