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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.60, 15,483.96 and 2,531.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.60, 15,483.96 and 2,531.42 is: 3,797.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.60 : 15,483.96 = 2,531.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.60/15,483.96 = 2,531.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.60x = 15,483.96 × 2,531.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.60x = 39,196,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,196,406.02/10,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.14

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