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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.71, 15,488.52 and 2,534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.71, 15,488.52 and 2,534.50 is: 3,801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.71 : 15,488.52 = 2,534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.71/15,488.52 = 2,534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.71x = 15,488.52 × 2,534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.71x = 39,255,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,653.94/10,325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.74

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