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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.67, 15,488.57 and 2,534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.67, 15,488.57 and 2,534.48 is: 3,801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.67 : 15,488.57 = 2,534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.67/15,488.57 = 2,534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.67x = 15,488.57 × 2,534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.67x = 39,255,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,470.89/10,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.74

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