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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.02, 15,490.58 and 2,535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.02, 15,490.58 and 2,535.83 is: 3,803.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.02 : 15,490.58 = 2,535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.02/15,490.58 = 2,535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.02x = 15,490.58 × 2,535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.02x = 39,281,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,281,464.80/10,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.76

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