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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.67, 15,479.57 and 2,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.67, 15,479.57 and 2,528.48 is: 3,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.67 : 15,479.57 = 2,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.67/15,479.57 = 2,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.67x = 15,479.57 × 2,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.67x = 39,139,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,139,828.17/10,319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.74

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