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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.60, 15,489.96 and 2,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.60, 15,489.96 and 2,535.44 is: 3,803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.60 : 15,489.96 = 2,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.60/15,489.96 = 2,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.60x = 15,489.96 × 2,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.60x = 39,273,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,273,864.18/10,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.17

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