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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.08, 15,486.20 and 2,532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.08, 15,486.20 and 2,532.90 is: 3,799.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.08 : 15,486.20 = 2,532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.08/15,486.20 = 2,532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.08x = 15,486.20 × 2,532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.08x = 39,224,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,995.98/10,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.37

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