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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.60, 15,483.87 and 2,531.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.60, 15,483.87 and 2,531.41 is: 3,797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.60 : 15,483.87 = 2,531.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.60/15,483.87 = 2,531.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.60x = 15,483.87 × 2,531.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.60x = 39,195,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,195,984.65/10,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.11

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