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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.20, 15,490.94 and 2,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.20, 15,490.94 and 2,536 is: 3,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.20 : 15,490.94 = 2,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.20/15,490.94 = 2,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.20x = 15,490.94 × 2,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.20x = 39,285,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,285,023.84/10,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.03

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