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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,318.08, 15,476.97 and 2,526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,318.08, 15,476.97 and 2,526.90 is: 3,790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,318.08 : 15,476.97 = 2,526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,318.08/15,476.97 = 2,526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,318.08x = 15,476.97 × 2,526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,318.08x = 39,108,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,108,706.93/10,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.31

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