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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.75, 15,488.69 and 2,534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.75, 15,488.69 and 2,534.54 is: 3,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.75 : 15,488.69 = 2,534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.75/15,488.69 = 2,534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.75x = 15,488.69 × 2,534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.75x = 39,256,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,256,614.24/10,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.82

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