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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.96, 15,488.94 and 2,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.96, 15,488.94 and 2,534.70 is: 3,802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.96 : 15,488.94 = 2,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.96/15,488.94 = 2,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.96x = 15,488.94 × 2,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.96x = 39,259,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259,816.22/10,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.05

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