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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.71, 15,490.02 and 2,535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.71, 15,490.02 and 2,535.50 is: 3,803.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.71 : 15,490.02 = 2,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.71/15,490.02 = 2,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.71x = 15,490.02 × 2,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.71x = 39,274,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274,945.71/10,326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.24

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