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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.70, 15,484.05 and 2,531.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.70, 15,484.05 and 2,531.45 is: 3,797.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.70 : 15,484.05 = 2,531.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.70/15,484.05 = 2,531.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.70x = 15,484.05 × 2,531.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.70x = 39,197,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,197,020.95/10,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.17

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