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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.46, 15,488.13 and 2,534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.46, 15,488.13 and 2,534.25 is: 3,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.46 : 15,488.13 = 2,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.46/15,488.13 = 2,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.46x = 15,488.13 × 2,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.46x = 39,250,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250,793.45/10,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.36

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