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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.52, 15,491.33 and 2,536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.52, 15,491.33 and 2,536.33 is: 3,804.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.52 : 15,491.33 = 2,536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.52/15,491.33 = 2,536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.52x = 15,491.33 × 2,536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.52x = 39,291,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,291,112.34/10,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.51

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