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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.80, 15,484.20 and 2,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.80, 15,484.20 and 2,531.56 is: 3,797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.80 : 15,484.20 = 2,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.80/15,484.20 = 2,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.80x = 15,484.20 × 2,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.80x = 39,199,181.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199,181.35/10,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.34

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