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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.51, 15,482.31 and 2,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.51, 15,482.31 and 2,530.32 is: 3,795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.51 : 15,482.31 = 2,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.51/15,482.31 = 2,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.51x = 15,482.31 × 2,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.51x = 39,175,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,175,185.99/10,321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.49

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