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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.28, 15,488 and 2,534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.28, 15,488 and 2,534.16 is: 3,801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.28 : 15,488 = 2,534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.28/15,488 = 2,534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.28x = 15,488 × 2,534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.28x = 39,249,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,070.08/10,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.26

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