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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.81, 15,489.02 and 2,534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.81, 15,489.02 and 2,534.63 is: 3,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.81 : 15,489.02 = 2,534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.81/15,489.02 = 2,534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.81x = 15,489.02 × 2,534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.81x = 39,258,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,258,863.65/10,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.01

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