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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.57, 15,492.71 and 2,537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.57, 15,492.71 and 2,537.45 is: 3,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.57 : 15,492.71 = 2,537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.57/15,492.71 = 2,537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.57x = 15,492.71 × 2,537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.57x = 39,311,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311,905.87/10,328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.13

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