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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.92, 15,484.45 and 2,531.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.92, 15,484.45 and 2,531.73 is: 3,797.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.92 : 15,484.45 = 2,531.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.92/15,484.45 = 2,531.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.92x = 15,484.45 × 2,531.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.92x = 39,202,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202,446.60/10,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.61

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