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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.98, 15,489.12 and 2,534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.98, 15,489.12 and 2,534.79 is: 3,802.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.98 : 15,489.12 = 2,534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.98/15,489.12 = 2,534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.98x = 15,489.12 × 2,534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.98x = 39,261,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261,734.07/10,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.23

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