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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.41, 15,491.13 and 2,536.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.41, 15,491.13 and 2,536.23 is: 3,804.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.41 : 15,491.13 = 2,536.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.41/15,491.13 = 2,536.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.41x = 15,491.13 × 2,536.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.41x = 39,289,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289,068.64/10,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.35

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