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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.68, 15,491.52 and 2,536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.68, 15,491.52 and 2,536.49 is: 3,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.68 : 15,491.52 = 2,536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.68/15,491.52 = 2,536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.68x = 15,491.52 × 2,536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.68x = 39,294,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,294,085.56/10,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.74

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